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HB 1188 would give counties and affected tribes a 90‑day approval window on FSEC wind and solar recommendations, proponents say
Summary
House Bill 1188 proposes that when FSEC issues a recommendation for wind or solar projects the recommendation must be transmitted to affected federally recognized tribes and the appropriate county legislative authority; the recipients would then have 90 days to approve, reject or request reconsideration. Supporters said the change restores local
House Bill 1188, introduced to address local control over the siting of large wind and solar facilities, was the subject of a lengthy hearing in the House Environment & Energy Committee.
Jacob Lipson, committee staff, summarized the bill: when FSEC issues a recommendation for wind or solar facility certification, the recommendation would also be transmitted to each affected federally recognized tribe and to the appropriate county legislative authority. Those tribal governments and the county would have 90 days to adopt a resolution approving, rejecting, or requesting reconsideration of FSEC’s recommendation. If all affected tribes and the appropriate county did not adopt a resolution recommending approval within 90 days, the governor would be prohibited from approving the FSEC recommendation.
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