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S 2639

Requires applications for certain licenses to include specific information to evaluate such license applications for compliance with the goals set forth in the climate leadership and community protection act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rachel May

Overview: S 2639, Requires applications for certain licenses to include specific information to evaluate such license applications for compliance with the goals set forth in the cl

REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
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Bill Summary · S 2639

Overview: S 2639, Requires applications for certain licenses to include specific information to evaluate such license applications for compliance with the goals set forth in the climate leadership and community protection act, REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS, Introduced on July 31, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that certain license applications include information necessary to evaluate their compliance with the state's climate and emissions reduction goals. This would help the state better assess the environmental impact of licensed activities and align them with the state's broader climate policy objectives.

Key Provisions:
- Requires applications for certain licenses to include specific information, such as:
- Estimated greenhouse gas emissions associated with the licensed activity
- Plans for reducing emissions or mitigating environmental impacts
- Alignment with the state's climate leadership and community protection act
- Directs the relevant licensing agencies to evaluate applications for compliance with climate goals

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Businesses and individuals applying for licenses covered by the new requirements
- State agencies responsible for issuing and evaluating the affected licenses
- Local communities that may be impacted by the environmental effects of licensed activities

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee for further consideration. If passed by the committee, it would then move to a full Senate vote.

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

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