Establishes a citizen advisory panel to review applications for major electric generating facilities.

The bill creates a citizen advisory panel consisting of six permanent and three rotating members to review applications for major electric generating facilities. The panel will prepare reports on applications, including sections on the project location, economic and environmental analyses, and recommendations. The panel's recommendations have no legal authority, and all work products belong to the department. The panel members must meet specific residency and experience requirements.

Establishes a citizen advisory panel to review applications for major electric generating facilities.

The bill creates a citizen advisory panel consisting of six permanent and three rotating members to review applications for major electric generating facilities. The panel will prepare reports on applications, including sections on the project location, economic and environmental analyses, and recommendations. The panel's recommendations have no legal authority, and all work products belong to the department. The panel members must meet specific residency and experience requirements.