HB 585 Summary

• Requires county and state agencies to provide expedited handling and processing of building permits and state permits for residential and commercial photovoltaic energy system installations.

• Establishes automatic approval timelines: permits for existing structures are deemed approved if not granted or denied within 60 days, and permits for new structures are deemed approved if not granted or denied within 120 days.

• Defines "photovoltaic energy systems" as facilities or equipment using solar energy for heating, cooling, or reducing fossil fuel energy use, excluding skylights and windows.

• Applies to all executive departments, independent commissions, boards, bureaus, offices, and quasi-public institutions supported by county or state funds.

• Takes effect upon approval.