Relates to certain reforms for ORES oversight of siting of major renewable energy facilities and major electric transmission facilities
Summary
Relates to transparency and other requirements for applications submitted to ORES for siting of major renewable energy and major electric transmission facilities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to add a new provision requiring ORES to give pre-registered speakers at least two minutes to speak and to include public comment transcripts in the official record. The original text regarding application deadlines and local law overrides was removed, replaced by this specific focus on public hearing procedures.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from a broad overhaul of application timelines and local law override powers to a narrow, specific mandate for public hearing logistics.
TIMELINE
Removed the requirement for ORES to determine application completeness within 90 days and the rules for deeming applications complete if the deadline is missed.
REQUIREMENT
Removed the provision allowing ORES to override local laws or ordinances if they are deemed unreasonably burdensome for renewable energy projects.
Added a requirement that anyone who pre-registers to speak during a public comment hearing must be given at least two minutes to speak.
Added a requirement that the transcript of public comments must be included as part of the administrative record.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
2
Amendments
2
May 21, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 11120A
lower
May 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Apr 24, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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