Modifies provisions for the net metering task force

HB 2305 creates a temporary Net Metering Task Force to study distributed energy resources and recommend potential changes to consumer protections and net metering rules. The nine-member committee includes legislators, state agency directors, and representatives from electric utilities, renewable energy advocates, and low-income customer groups. The task force must hold public hearings and submit a report by December 31, 2026, covering the economic impacts of solar power, community solar rates, and other policy options. An independent expert will conduct the required study at a cost of up to $500,000, funded through federal grants or state appropriations. Task force members serve without pay but can be reimbursed for necessary expenses, and the bill expires once the group completes its work or on December 31, 2026.