Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to the siting and operation of renewable electric power generating facilities
Sponsored by Sen. Mike Klimesh (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 19, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 26, 2025
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 23, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2447
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 2447 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2447 What’s a funnel?
Amendments · 1
0 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.
- S-5109 · filed March 19, 2026 by Sen. Sandy Salmon (R)Never voted onAI summary This amendment pushes the start date for new rules from 2025 to 2026 and adds new requirements for wind energy projects. It establishes specific minimum distances for wind turbines from homes, businesses, and city limits, and sets strict limits on noise levels. Additionally, it requires studies on wildlife impacts, mandates subsurface surveys to protect groundwater and karst topography, and requires developers to carry insurance for potential damages.