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MI SB0327
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits new amendments to development rights agreements that would allow commercial solar facilities on farmland enrolled in Michigan's farmland preservation program after the bill's effective date
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Clarifies that neither landowners nor the Department of Natural Resources may enter into subsequent amended development rights agreements to extend solar facility deferment periods
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Makes a technical change replacing the word "split" with "division" regarding land subject to development rights agreements
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Maintains existing provisions requiring solar facilities on preserved farmland to meet pollinator habitat standards, post decommissioning bonds, and return land to agricultural use after the solar facility is removed
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Retains the prohibition on landowners claiming tax credits during the solar facility deferment period and requires repayment of 7 years of tax credits if the agreement is relinquished early
Legislative Description
Land use: farmland and open space; use of farmland for commercial solar facilities; prohibit. Amends sec. 36104e of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36104e).
Energy: alternative sources
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
5/21/2025