Archives: Energy, Environment and Agriculture / Model Policies
Archives: Energy, Environment and Agriculture / Model Policies
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Resolution in Support of Veterinary Telehealth Modernization Principles
WHEREAS, laws and regulations should allow veterinarians to practice the full extent of their professional training and expertise through telehealth; WHEREAS, all veterinarians should be free to deliver telehealth services;…
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Act To Lower Costs And Increase Reliability Of Electric Grids
Section 1. Definitions On demand power” otherwise known as “dispatchable” power, means electricity from sources whose output is not weather dependent and can be controlled…
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Competitive Transmission and Permitting Reform Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act shall be known as the Competitive Transmission and Permitting Reform Act. Section 2. Findings and Purpose The…
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Ending Rate of Return on Premature Closures Act
Section 1. Definitions “Early Retired” means an electric plant that has ceased operations ahead of its originally planned, expected, or economically useful life span. …
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Statement of Principles on Establishing an Interstate Compact Regarding Competitively Bid Transmission Projects
Statement of Principles Uniformity of Energy Types and Technologies. All aspects of the compact shall pertain equally to all energy generation methods. Ensuring that the compact…
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Ending Guaranteed Rate of Return on Government Subsidies
Section 1. Definitions “Government Subsidies” mean money received from federal, state, and local governments for the building of electricity generation, storage, transmission, and carbon capture…
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Limiting Conservation Easements Duration Act
Section 1: Definitions Conservation easement” means a land easement purchase or gift that invests in a qualified land conservation organization called a “land trust”, or…
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Resolution Directing Regional Transmission Organizations to Implement Electric Reliability Policies
WHEREAS, the welfare of [STATE] citizens and its energy security and economic growth depend on a reliable, affordable, and resilient electric power supply; WHEREAS,…
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Solar Developments Clean Land Act
Section 1. Definitions “PFAS” means perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. “Toxic metals” mean cadmium, lead, indium, and selenium. “Hydraulic fluid” means hydraulic and petroleum…
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Unleashing American Energy Act
Section 1. Title. This Act may be cited as the Unleashing American Energy Act. Section 2. Findings. The Legislature finds…
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Resolution in Support of Recycling
WHEREAS, sustainable management and circularity of materials are critical to safeguarding both environmental health and national security by ensuring that essential resources are available for future generations and reducing the…
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Energy Choice Resolution, Natural Gas
RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR USE OF PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS IN NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN _________COUNTY AND SETTING OF CODE ORDINANCE READING SCHEDULE TO AMEND___________ COUNTY…
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Resolution in Support of Farming and Energy Production
RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR LAND USE AND PERMITTING FOR LESS THAN 5 ACRE COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDENS AND PROJECTS UP TO 160 ACRES FOR AGRIVOVOLTAIC PROJECTS IN_______COUNTY AND SETTING…
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Act to Define Clean Energy
Title: An act recognizing nuclear as clean energy. Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to clean energy. Highlight: Provides for the promotion and development of clean energy resources for declared…
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An Act Relating to the Creation of an Environmental Restoration Accelerator
Section 1. Intent The legislature finds that taxpayers want effective environmental restoration projects to improve habitat, reduce pollution, and protect wildlife. Funding for environmental restoration should not be wasted on…
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The Affordable, Reliable and Clean Energy Security Act
Section 1. Energy Security Domestic Production: The fuel source must be primarily produced domestically within the United States. Infrastructure Security: The infrastructure necessary to deliver energy to the customer should…
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Resolution Urging States to Not Allow the Use of IRIS Assessments to Inform its Rulemakings
WHEREAS, many state agencies are required to use IRIS assessments, including determinations on key hazards and toxicity values, in regulatory, permitting, enforcement, or clean-up decisions; and WHEREAS, the policy decision…
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Truth in Electricity Generation Labeling Model Act
The Problem Electric grids must match demand with supply immediately. If not, curtailment or blackouts are caused. The push for “Green” energy, notably solar and wind power, has exacerbated the…
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Electric Ratepayers Affordability and Reliability Advocacy Act
Legislative Intent To represent all electric ratepayers with integrity and professionalism in ensuring quality, reliable utility services at the lowest cost possible. SECTION 1. Definitions (1) “Advocate”…
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Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act
Sec. 1. Definition; (1) For purposes of the Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act, natural asset company has the same meaning set forth in the rules and regulations issued…