WIND ENERGY FACILITY CONSTRUCT
Summary
Creates the Wind Energy Facilities Construction and Deconstruction Act. Requires a commercial wind energy operator of a commercial wind energy facility located on land owned by another to enter into an agricultural impact mitigation agreement with the Department of Agriculture. Provides that the commercial wind energy operator is responsible for deconstruction of a commercial wind energy facility. Requires the filing of a deconstruction plan detailing the cost of deconstruction per turbine. Provides that the plan must be prepared by an independent third party. Requires the Department of Agriculture to require reclamation bonds for deconstruction. Contains provisions concerning public informational meetings, final determinations related to approval of siting, and deconstruction activities. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Wind Energy Administration Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury. Amends the Counties Code. Deletes language allowing a county to establish standards for wind farms and electric-generating wind devices. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2014
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2014
Last action Jan 13, 2015
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
5
Jan 13, 2015
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 11, 2014
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 28, 2014
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2014
Mar 27, 2014
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee on Special Issues (EN)
Feb 25, 2014
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Energy
Feb 14, 2014
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John M. Sullivan
DDemocratic
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