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NY A03901
Bill
Status
1/28/2021
Primary Sponsor
Michael Norris
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AI Summary
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Requires a public referendum in the municipality where a major renewable energy facility is proposed before a final siting permit can be issued by the state office.
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Referendum must be held 30 to 60 days after the office's decision and requires approval by at least 51 percent of voters in that municipality.
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Applies the same referendum requirement to the establishment and transfer of "build-ready sites" for renewable energy facilities, also requiring 51 percent voter approval.
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Amends Executive Law Section 94-c and Public Authorities Law Section 1902 to incorporate the referendum approval process into existing siting permit and build-ready site procedures.
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Takes effect immediately but is subject to repeal along with the underlying statutory sections it modifies.
Legislative Description
Relates to requiring approval through public referendum in the municipality in which a major electric generating facility is intended to be located prior to final determination for a final siting permit.
Last Action
held for consideration in energy
5/11/2022