Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program within the farmland viability program
Summary
Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program within the farmland viability program to provide grants to identify the best practices and strategies for dual-use solar energy projects that protect soil health during construction and decommissioning of solar arrays, utilize sustainable agricultural production practices, monitor any benefits solar energy may have on farms and to the state, track economic viability, study the commercialization of dual-use solar energy projects, and encourage equitable engagement of stakeholders.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Apr 16, 2024
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Apr 16, 2024
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
May 9, 2023
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
May 4, 2023
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1058A
upper
May 4, 2023
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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