Wind Energy Facilities Light-Mitigating Technology
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning changes to the approval process for light-mitigating technology that is required to be installed at certain wind-powered energy generation facilities.
Bill Summary:
In 2022, the general assembly enacted Senate Bill 22-110 to require an owner or operator of a new wind-powered energy generation facility (facility) to install light-mitigating technology designed to detect aircraft (technology) at the facility and to obtain federal aviation administration (FAA) approval before installing the technology. An owner or operator of a facility can request from the governing body of the local government in which the facility is located an extension of up to 24 months to install the technology.
The bill requires the owner or operator of a facility to also obtain federal communications commission (FCC) approval for installation of the technology and requires that a governing body of a local government grant an owner or operator of a facility an extension of time to install the technology if FAA, FCC, or other federal agency approval is delayed. The bill also requires that an extension of time granted by the governing body of a local government is at least 24 months in duration.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Amy Paschal
Representative
Chris Richardson
Senator
Chris Kolker
Senator
Rod Pelton
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1420 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1420 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
63
AYE
0
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/01/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
| 04/30/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/29/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/28/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/21/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor