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MS HC31
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Hale
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AI Summary
- Creates a Joint Legislative Study Committee to examine unintended impacts of wind turbines on agriculture in Mississippi, with findings and proposed legislation due before December 1, 2026.
- Committee will consist of 7 members: chairmen (or designees) from Senate and House Agriculture, Energy, and Wildlife committees, plus the House Public Utilities Committee chairman.
- Study topics include required setbacks to prevent displacement of fertilizers/pesticides to neighboring properties, impacts on aquifers and water sources, safety concerns for agricultural aviation pilots, and effects on migratory birds along the Mississippi Flyway.
- Committee will also examine requirements for adequate decommissioning funds for wind turbines no longer in use.
- May invite testimony from the Public Service Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Agriculture, Mississippi State University, Farm Bureau Federation, and Agricultural Aviation Association; committee dissolves January 1, 2027.
Legislative Description
Unintended impact of wind turbine usage in agriculture; create Joint Legislative Study Committee to make recommendations regarding.
Last Action
Referred To Rules
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/3/2026
Rules1/16/2026
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