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KS HB2108
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
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AI Summary
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Kansas State Corporation Commission must establish a code of conduct and agricultural mitigation protocols for large energy facilities (commercial solar 1MW+, battery storage 1MW+, wind systems, and electric transmission lines) in rural areas, effective January 1, 2026
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Facility owners must obtain a code of conduct permit before construction, agreeing to requirements including truthful communications with landowners, transparent project information, landowner involvement in siting, and offers above fair market value when using eminent domain
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Agricultural mitigation protocols require advance notice for property access, soil protection and restoration measures, protection of drainage tiles and irrigation systems, adequate transmission line height for farm equipment, and compensation for lost agricultural/conservation program revenue
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Decommissioning requirements include establishing removal and land restoration plans, providing financial assurance for complete facility removal, and indemnifying landowners from liability related to the project
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Civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation (each day counts as separate violation) may be imposed by the commission, with facility owners responsible for commission costs and attorney fees; penalties deposited to state general fund
Legislative Description
Requiring the state corporation commission to establish and enforce a code of conduct and agricultural mitigation protocol for the development, operation and decommissioning of certain large energy facilities.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
1/28/2025