Local control over energy siting
Should local governments have the final say in where renewable energy facilities are built? 26 bills, 2 became law. Latest: Colorado HB 1268, became law, May 27.
- Open now
- 19
- Coming back
- 1
- Became law
- 2
- Stopped
- 4
Stopped: vetoed, failed or out of time
Stopped: vetoed, failed or out of time 4
- May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission · May 14Large-scale solar: Central Valley: studySession ended
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments · May 12Local Government Renewable Energy Development FeeSession ended
- to Natural Resources & Energy (S) · Feb 7, 2025AN ACT relating to solar energySession ended
- Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB1190-Deeds) (15-Y 0-N) · Jan 24, 2025Solar photovoltaic project; decisions of localities, regional energy plansSession ended
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Climate, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of November 2, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
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How should renewable energy credits and tax incentives be defined, funded, and regulated?
41 bills · 6 became law
Consumer rights in solar markets
What protections should consumers have against predatory solar sales and financing practices?
14 bills · 4 became law
Climate financial and health risks
How should the financial system and public health agencies address climate change risks?
11 bills
Climate education and workforce
Should schools teach climate change and should the government fund clean energy training?
5 bills