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S. 87122025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to siting major renewable energy facilities

Introduced Jan 7, 2026Michelle Hinchey (D-NY)1 cosponsor

Summary

Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to the siting, design, construction and operation of major renewable energy facilities; requires such rules and regulations to include information relating to certain definitions, preapplication procedures, application procedures, farmland conservation fees, and farmland protection; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Jan 7, 2026

REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Senate
Feb 25, 2026

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Senate
Feb 25, 2026

PRINT NUMBER 8712A

Senate