An Act relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects
By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1775) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Frank I. Smizik
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish clear standards and timely and predictable permitting procedures to encourage wind energy development in the commonwealth, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/24/2011 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 1/24/2011 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/2/2011 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/07/2011 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in JJ's Lodge, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort |
| 8/30/2011 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/26/2011 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Tilden Arts Center, Cape Cod Community College |
| 10/13/2011 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/20/2011 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Barnstable High School, Knight Auditorium |
| 11/8/2012 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4492 |
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