TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT.

Senate Bill 639, titled the "Arkansas Wind Energy Development Act," establishes a regulatory framework for wind energy facilities in Arkansas. The bill outlines standards and criteria for permitting, constructing, operating, and decommissioning these facilities. It aims to protect public health, safety, and welfare, while also addressing the interests of landowners by ensuring proper facility construction, decommissioning, and protection against hazards. Additionally, the act allows local governments to adopt consistent local legislation for wind energy facilities within their jurisdictions.