Committee rejects moratorium bill that would pause new wind construction pending study

Apr 3, 2025

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.

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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.

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