S.R. NO. 131 Summary

• Urges the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to manage energy leases on public lands through interagency agreements with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture.

• Directs DBEDT to make timely disposition of public land suitable for renewable energy projects, provided the land has not been set aside for other public uses.

• Requests that any department or agency with land set aside for public use verify the land is not required for its designated purpose before permitting renewable energy development.

• Addresses inefficient and poorly coordinated management of public lands that has prevented renewable energy project development in recent years.

• Transmits certified copies of the resolution to the Director of DBEDT, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture.