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HB3963 • 2025
Extends to January 1, 2027, the date by which the Department of Land Conservation and Development is to report on the department's assessment of the state enforceable policies that may be used in the federal consistency review of offshore wind leasing decisions and related actions.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 515, (2025 Laws): Effective date September 26, 2025.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 21; Nays, 9--Bonham, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Third reading. Carried by Gomberg. Passed. Ayes, 34; Nays, 18--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Cate, Drazan, Edwards, Elmer, Helfrich, Javadi, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Smith G, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 5--Chaichi, Levy B, Nelson, Nguyen H, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Diehl, Harbick.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Rules.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: Extends the time that the DLCD has to provide its report. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Extends to January 1, 2027, the date by which the Department of Land Conservation and Development is to report on the department's assessment of the state enforceable policies that may be used in the federal consistency review of offshore wind leasing decisions and related actions. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Relating to: Relating to offshore wind energy development; and prescribing an effective date. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned