S 3944 — Authorizes renewable energy systems on preserved farmland to provide power or heat to adjacent properties, under certain conditions.
Last action — R/A REF ATU
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed General Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill allows renewable energy systems on preserved farmland to supply power or heat to nearby properties.
This legislation permits the installation of renewable energy systems on farmland that is preserved, enabling them to provide power or heat to adjacent properties under specified conditions. It aims to enhance energy access while maintaining agricultural land.
What this means for you
- Families: This may lead to increased access to sustainable energy sources for families living near preserved farmland.
- Environment: The bill supports renewable energy development, contributing to environmental sustainability through clean energy production.
Summary
Preserv farmland-auth renewable energy sys, prov power or heat, cert properties
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html March 13, 2026
Action History
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R/A REF ATU
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Sponsors
- Latham Tiver · Primary
- Bob Smith · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Tiver, Latham Republican
- Smith, Bob Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (118)
118 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 118 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Greenstein, Linda R. | Democrat | Yea |
| McKeon, John F. | Democrat | Yea |
| Smith, Bob | Democrat | Yea |
| Space, Parker | Republican | Yea |
| Tiver, Latham | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 3944 do?
- Preserv farmland-auth renewable energy sys, prov power or heat, cert properties
- Who sponsors S 3944?
- S 3944 is sponsored by Tiver, Latham (Republican) and Smith, Bob (Democrat).
- What is the current status of S 3944?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track S 3944?
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