Relating to the siting and operation of renewable electric power generating facilities

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 5, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 5, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 16, 2026
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2580
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2580 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2580 What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 5

0 adopted · 0 failed · 5 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-8403 · filed April 27, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a surcharge on wind energy property starting in fiscal year 2027. The surcharge amount is the difference between the current property taxes and what would be owed if the property were taxed as industrial property. Half of the collected money goes to local taxing authorities to help reduce property taxes for all property in the area, and the other half goes to the state's general fund.
  Never voted on
• H-8228 · filed March 17, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that wind energy companies must submit a plan to local authorities explaining how they will prevent and fix microplastic and fiberglass pollution from turbine blades. It requires these plans to be prepared by experts, updated every five years, and made available for public inspection. Local authorities cannot approve a wind project unless they find the plan adequately protects nearby land, water, and human health.
  Never voted on
• H-8227 · filed March 17, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that wind energy companies must pay for independent testing of soil and water quality on nearby properties before construction begins. It also requires the companies to repeat these tests periodically during the facility's operation and pay for any cleanup if certain substances increase significantly.
  Never voted on
• H-8226 · filed March 17, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that wind energy facility owners must pay for annual inspections of all turbine blades by an independent, certified technician. These inspections must include detailed reports on blade erosion and microplastic emissions, which must be filed with the county auditor and made available to nearby property owners. If a blade is found to have severe structural erosion, the owner must stop using that turbine until it is repaired or replaced.
  Never voted on
• H-8225 · filed March 17, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that wind energy companies must sign legal agreements to protect and pay for damages to landowners within three miles of any wind turbine. These agreements must cover various issues like property damage, loss of agricultural productivity, and health concerns, and they must remain in effect until ten years after the equipment is removed. Additionally, the companies must maintain specific insurance coverage and record these agreements in county offices.
  Never voted on