HF1852

HF1852 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Solar energy generating systems setbacks from parks and wildlife management areas established.

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1852), authored by Representative Murphy, proposes establishing setback requirements for solar energy generating systems. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216I.05, by adding a provision that prohibits granting permits for solar energy projects within three-quarters of a mile of the following areas:

State parks (as defined in section 86A.05, subdivision 2)
State wildlife management areas (as defined in section 86A.05, subdivision 8)
County parks

The bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy Finance and Policy for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Energy Finance and Policy
March 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Energy Finance and Policy
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Second reading

Citations

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