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SB 1960: Renewable Energy

GENERAL BILL by Bean

Renewable Energy; Requiring solar facilities to be a permitted use by right in all agricultural land use categories in applicable local governmental comprehensive plans and zoning districts within certain areas; requiring solar facilities to comply with certain local requirements; requiring certain lands classified as agricultural to maintain such classification if the land is leased for certain renewable energy purposes; providing that the Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act does not apply to a stand-alone or colocated alternative or renewable energy facility that meets certain requirements, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2021
Last Action: 4/30/2021 Senate - Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 896 (Ch. 2021-178)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Regulated Industries (RI)
  2. Community Affairs (CA)
  3. Rules (RC)



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
3/1/2021 Senate • Filed
3/4/2021 Senate • Referred to Regulated Industries; Community Affairs; Rules -SJ 219
3/10/2021 Senate • Introduced -SJ 219
4/30/2021 Senate • Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 896 (Ch. 2021-178)