HB 2320 Summary

• Requires the office of planning and sustainable development to adopt rules mandating at least three public hearings for each draft environmental impact statement.

• Specifies that each public hearing must be held within a reasonable distance of the proposed action that triggers the environmental impact statement requirement.

• Addresses concerns that current rules prevent affected communities from meaningfully participating in the environmental review process, particularly regarding public ability to challenge agency responses.

• Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date.