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H 3562

Public Education and Parental Involvement

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Neal Collins

A state study to assess feasibility of solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land, identify funding sources, with a report due within one year.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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Bill Summary · H 3562

Summary of H.3562: An Act to study the feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land

Purpose and intent

  • The bill directs the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to study the feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land.
  • The study should also consider possible funding sources for feasible projects.
  • The aim is to determine whether government assets (buildings and land) can support solar installations in a cost-effective, environmentally beneficial way.

Key provisions

  • Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs is required to perform the study.
  • The study scope includes:
    • Feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal buildings and state buildings.
    • Feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state land.
    • Identification of potential funding sources for feasible solar projects.
  • Reporting requirement:
    • The Secretary must file a report with:
    • Clerk of the Senate
    • Clerk of the House of Representatives
    • Department of Environmental Protection
    • Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture
    • The report is due no later than one year after passage of the act.

Who would be affected

  • State government: Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Protection, and relevant state agencies managing municipal and state properties.
  • Municipal governments: Potentially impacted if feasibility studies identify viable municipal properties for solar installations.
  • Solar developers and energy providers: May be consulted for funding options and feasibility data.
  • Joint Legislative Committee: Receives the study results to inform further action.

Timeline and procedural status

  • Introduced and filed: January 17, 2025 (House Docket No. 4128), presented by Rep. Lindsay N. Sabadosa.
  • Referred to committee: Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (noted as February 27, 2025).
  • Status: Hearing scheduled for October 9, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Room A-2.
  • Reporting deadline: No later than one year after passage of the act.
  • Related activity: Senate concurred; HD 4128 is listed as a related/replacing bill.

Additional context

  • The bill is a relatively narrow, study-focused measure rather than immediate authorization for projects. Its outcome could pave the way for future policies or legislation depending on the study’s findings and identified funding sources.

Related bills

  • HD 4128 (replaces): Listed as related to this measure; indicates a closely linked or substitute bill in the same legislative context.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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