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MI SB0327

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Daley

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Clarifies that neither landowners nor the Department of Natural Resources may enter into subsequent amended development rights agreements to extend solar facility deferment periods

  • Makes a technical change replacing the word "split" with "division" regarding land subject to development rights agreements

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government Operations5/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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