Exempts local governments from appeals when providing services for energy facility projects under the Energy Facility Siting Evaluation Council.

The bill amends existing laws to exempt local governments from appeals when they provide technical assistance, conduct application or plan reviews, or perform inspections for energy facility projects under the jurisdiction of the Energy Facility Siting Evaluation Council. This exemption applies to any conflicts with other state and local laws. The certification issued by the council is considered final and binding on all state and local entities, replacing any other permits or documents required by other departments or agencies.

Exempts local governments from appeals when providing services for energy facility projects under the Energy Facility Siting Evaluation Council.

The bill amends existing laws to exempt local governments from appeals when they provide technical assistance, conduct application or plan reviews, or perform inspections for energy facility projects under the jurisdiction of the Energy Facility Siting Evaluation Council. This exemption applies to any conflicts with other state and local laws. The certification issued by the council is considered final and binding on all state and local entities, replacing any other permits or documents required by other departments or agencies.