SB 5317: Exempting local governments providing certain services for projects under the jurisdiction of the energy facility siting evaluation council from certain appeals.

What this bill does

Specifies that cities and counties entering into agreements with the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council for technical assistance, application or plan review, or inspections of energy facilities are in compliance with all other state and local laws.

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Floor votes

• House: Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 14, 2025
  89 yea · 8 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate: Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 18, 2025
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 28, 2025
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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