WV HB2714 | 2025 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 7-0)
Status: Introduced on February 20 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-20 - To House Energy and Public Works
Pending: House Energy and Public Works Committee
Hearing: Feb 24 @ 3:00 pm in House Judiciary Committee Room
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum distance from residences and certain infrastructure for wind turbines in order for the commission to award a siting certificate for a wind energy system.

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Title

Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2025-02-20HouseTo House Energy and Public Works
2025-02-20HouseIntroduced in House
2025-02-20HouseTo Energy and Public Works then Judiciary
2025-02-20HouseFiled for introduction

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
24211ENew CodeSee Bill Text

West Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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