An Act relative to reasonable municipal expense reimbursement

This bill amends state law to allow the Energy Facilities Siting Board to consider requests from municipalities for reimbursement of expenses incurred during the application process for energy projects. Under the new provision, the board has the authority to charge fees to applicants specifically to cover these reasonable municipal costs. The change directly affects local towns and cities that participate in energy facility applications by potentially reducing their financial burden. It does not mandate that reimbursements be granted but establishes the legal framework for the board to evaluate and potentially approve such requests.