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SB 2068: Alternative Energy Facilities [EPSC]

GENERAL BILL by Haridopolos

Alternative Energy Facilities [EPSC]; Provides that the construction and operation of a biofuel processing facility or a renewable energy generating facility and the cultivation and production of bioenergy constitutes a valid industrial and agricultural use for purposes of any local zoning regulation. Requires that a permit for the use of water for cultivating agricultural products and renewable energy be granted for a specified number of years if certain conditions are met, etc.

Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 2080 (Ch. 2009-243)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/24/2009 Senate • Filed
3/5/2009 Senate • Introduced, referred to Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Community Affairs; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Agriculture; General Government Appropriations -SJ 00152
5/2/2009 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 2080 (Ch. 2009-243)