A1037

Allows utility lines necessary for certain solar energy generation facilities to cross municipally-owned preserved open space under certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Allows utility lines for solar energy facilities to cross municipal open space for recreation and conservation.

This bill allows utility lines necessary for certain solar energy generation facilities to cross municipally-owned preserved open space under specific conditions. The owner of the solar facility must notify the local unit and the commissioner of the proposed construction and the need for utility lines to cross the land. The construction cannot proceed until the local unit's concerns are satisfied and the project complies with the conditions.

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Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Sponsors

DDD
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee