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IN HB1338
Bill
Status
1/11/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Ober
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AI Summary
HB 1338 Summary
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Establishes minimum setback requirements for wind power devices after June 30, 2018: 1.5 miles from airport runways and school/hospital buildings, and 2,200 feet from nearest dwelling corner.
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Requires voter approval through local public question before any unit can authorize wind power device installation or siting after June 30, 2018.
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Expands conflict of interest criminal offense for public servants serving units considering wind farm development, including prohibitions on pecuniary interests, profit-seeking, and improper payments or agreements with wind developers.
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Requires wind farm developers to disclose financial interests, easements, leases, and agreements involving elected or unelected officials and their relatives throughout all project phases and for one year after completion.
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Grants Indiana Attorney General authority to investigate disclosure violations and impose civil penalties of up to $50,000 for first violation and $100,000 for subsequent violations.
Legislative Description
Wind farm siting and conflicts of interest. Establishes minimum setback requirements for the siting of wind power devices after June 30, 2018. Amends the statute that establishes the criminal offense of conflict of interest by a public servant to provide that a public servant who serves a unit in which a proposed wind farm development is being considered commits an offense under the statute if either of the following apply: (1) The public servant knowingly: (A) has or will have a pecuniary interest in; or (B) derives or will derive a profit from; a contract or purchase related to the
Last Action
Representative Judy added as coauthor
1/22/2018