ID H0527

Prohibits municipalities, counties, and state agencies from issuing new licenses or permits for wind turbines exceeding 100 feet in height and 100 kilowatts nameplate capacity from the effective date until July 1, 2014.

Exempts projects approved before February 1, 2012, and allows pending projects with legal proceedings to proceed once courts approve construction.

Excludes facilities owned or controlled by the United States government or Bonneville Power Administration from the moratorium.

Creates an 8-member legislative task force (4 senators, 4 representatives) to study wind energy effects on power rates, utility integration, wildlife, property values, and tax issues, with findings due by January 10, 2014.

Declares an emergency and sunsets the moratorium on July 1, 2014, making the statute null and void after that date.