Relates to carport-mounted solar energy system siting
Summary
Prohibits local governments from prohibiting the construction, installation, or operation of carport-mounted solar energy systems with a nameplate capacity of five megawatts or less, in any non-residential zoning district or mixed commercial and residential zoning district of any such city, town or village, provided however, if the zoning district is a certified agricultural district the agricultural impacts of the projects shall be minimized to the extent practicable.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2024
Last action May 29, 2024
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Amendments
2
May 29, 2024
Senate · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 8914A
May 29, 2024
Senate · Amendment adopted
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
May 15, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
Mar 27, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
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