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IN HB1597
Bill
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Saunders
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AI Summary
HB 1597 Summary
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Establishes minimum setback requirements for wind power devices: 1.5 miles from airport runways and school/hospital buildings, and 2,200 feet from any dwelling.
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Requires voter approval via public question before any county, municipality, or township ordinance regarding wind power device construction or location can take effect.
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Mandates wind farm developers disclose all financial interests, easements, leases, and agreements involving elected and unelected officials and their relatives in proposed wind farm developments.
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Requires disclosures be submitted to the unit clerk, published in newspapers, and displayed on developer websites; applies throughout all development phases and for one year after project completion.
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Authorizes the attorney general to investigate and adjudicate violations of disclosure requirements, with penalties of up to $50,000 for first violations and $100,000 for subsequent violations.
Legislative Description
Location of wind turbine facilities. Establishes minimum setback requirements for wind power devices. Provides that an ordinance or amended ordinance regarding construction or location of wind power devices may not take effect unless the construction or location of wind power devices within the county, municipality, or township has been approved by voters in a public question. Establishes disclosure requirements applicable to wind farm developers regarding potential conflicts of interest of elected and unelected officials in proposed wind farm developments. Provides that certain ethical violations related to supervision of wind farm development constitute conflict of interests for purposes of public servant
Last Action
Representative Hamm added as coauthor
1/26/2017