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HB3894 • 2025

Allows the State Forester to lease forestlands for the purpose of siting energy facilities that use wind energy.

Allows the State Forester to lease forestlands for the purpose of siting energy facilities that use wind energy.

Energy
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Gamba, Senator Golden,, Pham
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-04 House

    Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.

  3. 2025-02-27 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that the State Forester can lease forest lands for wind energy facilities. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).
Allows the State Forester to lease forestlands for the purpose of siting energy facilities that use wind energy.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to wind energy; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee