WIND ENERGY FACILITY CONSTRUCT
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SB 3263 — WIND ENERGY FACILITY CONSTRUCT
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Creates the Wind Energy Facilities Construction and Deconstruction Act. Requires a commercial wind energy operator of a commercial wind energy facility located on land owned by another to enter into an agricultural impact mitigation agreement with the Department of Agriculture. Provides that the commercial wind energy operator is responsible for deconstruction of a commercial wind energy facility. Requires the filing of a deconstruction plan detailing the cost of deconstruction per turbine. Provides that the plan must be prepared by an independent third party. Requires the Department of Agriculture to require reclamation bonds for deconstruction. Contains provisions concerning public informational meetings, final determinations related to approval of siting, and deconstruction activities. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Wind Energy Administration Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury. Amends the Counties Code. Deletes language allowing a county to establish standards for wind farms and electric-generating wind devices. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2014
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To Subcommittee on Special Issues (EN)
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Assigned to Energy
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. John M. Sullivan
Sponsors
- John M. Sullivan · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- John M. Sullivan
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 3263 do?
- Creates the Wind Energy Facilities Construction and Deconstruction Act. Requires a commercial wind energy operator of a commercial wind energy facility located on land owned by another to enter into an agricultural impact mitigation agreement with the Department of Agriculture. Provides that the commercial wind energy operator is responsible for deconstruction of a commercial wind energy facility. Requires the filing of a deconstruction plan detailing the cost of deconstruction per turbine. Provides that the plan must be prepared by an independent third party. Requires the Department of Agriculture to require reclamation bonds for deconstruction. Contains provisions concerning public informational meetings, final determinations related to approval of siting, and deconstruction activities. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Wind Energy Administration Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury. Amends the Counties Code. Deletes language allowing a county to establish standards for wind farms and electric-generating wind devices. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 3263?
- SB 3263 is sponsored by John M. Sullivan.
- What is the current status of SB 3263?
- This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 3263?
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