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Committee rejects moratorium bill that would pause new wind construction pending study
Summary
A sponsor sought a temporary moratorium and study on new wind projects to evaluate impacts on waterfowl and raptors; a trade group testified against broad moratorium effects and the committee’s motion to pass the bill failed on roll call.
A proposed moratorium that would pause construction of new wind turbines while a study is completed failed to pass the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee.
The sponsor (Senator identified as the bill sponsor on the record) described the bill as a two-year moratorium during which a study would examine impacts to waterfowl and other…
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