MS HC66

Creates a joint legislative study committee to comprehensively research the impacts of wind turbine usage in agriculture and report recommendations and proposed legislation to the Legislature.

Committee comprises chairmen (or designees) from Senate and House Agriculture, Energy, and Public Utilities committees, plus chairmen from Senate and House Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks committees.

Committee shall study setback requirements to prevent property rights violations from airborne farming substances, impacts on aquifers and water sources, safety concerns for agricultural aviation pilots, migratory bird endangerment and Mississippi Flyway disruption, and decommissioning fund requirements.

Committee may invite representatives from the Public Service Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Agriculture and Commerce, Mississippi State University, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, and Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association to present information.

Committee must report findings and proposed legislation to the Legislature by December 1, 2025, and shall be dissolved by January 1, 2026.