Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Jensen and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes a state moratorium on building or placing any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbines, halting new wind projects for developers, landowners, and utilities.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Overview

Bill Number: A 2206

Title: Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine

Purpose: To pause or halt the construction and placement of wind turbines (both permanent and semi-permanent) within the state.

Status: Referred to Environmental Conservation

Introduced: January 15, 2025

Key provisions (as stated)

Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine. No other substantive provisions are provided in the available materials.

Note: The text provided does not specify the duration of the moratorium (whether temporary with a sunset, or permanent), nor any exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, or process for lifting the moratorium.

Who would be affected

Wind energy developers and project developers seeking to build new wind turbines.

Landowners and property holders considering hosting wind turbines.

Construction, engineering, and wind turbine manufacturers and contractors.

Utilities and energy companies planning or expanding wind energy projects.

Local and regional governments where wind projects are proposed, since permitting and zoning interplay with state policy.

Procedural and timeline context

Introduced and immediately referred to the Environmental Conservation committee on January 15, 2025 (two identical “referred to Environmental Conservation” entries are listed in the record).

As of the provided information, the bill has not advanced beyond committee referral. No committee hearings, amendments, or floor votes are documented.

Related and companion legislation

Related bills from prior sessions (indicating ongoing interest in wind-energy policy):

S 6718 (prior-session)
A 7756 (prior-session)
A 3650 (prior-session)

Senate companion (indicated): S 1448 (companion) — listed twice in the related items, suggesting parallel SB coverage.

These related bills suggest a broader, ongoing discussion about wind energy policy across both chambers.

Potential impacts and considerations

Environmental and public policy: A 2206 would pause wind-energy development by prohibiting new permanent or semi-permanent turbines, which could affect renewable energy deployment, grid diversification, and local environmental planning.

Economic effects: Could impact investment, jobs, and local contracts tied to wind projects; may affect landowners seeking to lease land for turbines.

Timetable and clarity: The lack of stated duration, exemptions, or appeal mechanisms means stakeholders would need to see the exact text to evaluate practical implications and any carve-outs (e.g., existing permits, safety standards, or emergency provisions).

Next steps for stakeholders

Monitor for committee action (Environmental Conservation) to see any proposed amendments, sunset/renewal terms, and potential exemptions.

Review any companion Senate bill (S 1448) for parallel provisions and potential differences.

Engage with sponsors or testifying views to advocate for or against specific elements (duration, exemptions, enforcement).

This summary captures the available information about A 2206: its stated purpose, who it would affect, and where it sits procedurally, along with related legislative context.

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