Wednesday, July 9, 2008
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SB321: Energy electric generating facilities; DEQ to consult with others to consider environmental impact.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Frank Wagner (R-7)
Frank Wagner
(R-7)
Served: 2001–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
03/10/2008: signed by governor
Summary
Environmental impact of renewable energy electric generating facilities. Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to consult with other state agencies that have expertise in natural resource management when considering the cumulative impact of new and proposed renewable energy electric generating facilities. Along with such other agencies, the Department will develop a coordinated recommendation providing for any additional site studies necessary to minimize adverse environmental impacts.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/21/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/22/2008, 01/22/2008, 01/23/2008, 01/23/2008, 01/24/2008, 01/24/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/28/2008, 02/28/2008 and 02/29/2008.
Poll Results
2 votes
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Comments
I wonder if this related to the finding that wind turbines were causing bird and bat deaths.