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KS SB173
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
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Leases or easements for commercial wind or solar energy facilities executed on or after July 1, 2025, are not binding until the county board of commissioners approves the project
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Counties with zoning regulations must issue a building, zoning, development, conditional, or special use permit before the lease/easement takes effect
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Counties without zoning regulations must enter into a development agreement with the facility owner that authorizes construction and imposes conditions
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Commercial wind and solar facilities are defined as having a nameplate capacity of at least one megawatt and generating electricity primarily for wholesale or retail sale
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Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 58-2272 to add county approval requirements to existing wind and solar lease/easement documentation standards
Legislative Description
Providing that any lease or easement involving commercial wind or solar electric generation resources shall not be in force and effect until the board of county commissioners of the affected county approves the commercial wind or solar electric generation project.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Utilities
2/4/2025