Bill Text: IN HR0084 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Study committee on the topic of wind farms.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-10 - First reading: adopted voice vote [HR0084 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2013-HR0084-Introduced.html


Introduced Version






HOUSE

RESOLUTION No. ___



Introduced by: Karickhoff


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        A HOUSE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign the topic of wind farms to an interim study committee.
    

    Whereas, Wind farms may offer promise for the future, but the people of Indiana should thoroughly study the topic and determine what regulations for the construction and operation of wind farms are required;

    Whereas, Although wind farms may offer promise for the future, there may be possible adverse side effects of this energy source; and

    Whereas, To ensure that all aspects of the establishment and use of wind farms in Indiana are thoroughly vetted, further study should be pursued: Therefore,



Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:


    SECTION 1. That the legislative council is urged to assign the topic of wind farms to an interim study committee.
    SECTION 2. That the committee, if established, shall study the role of the state of Indiana in the establishment and regulation of wind farms and the effect these wind farms could have on the surrounding communities.
    SECTION 3. That the committee, if established, shall operate under the direction of the legislative council and that the committee shall issue such reports as directed by the council.


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