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Synopsis As Introduced Creates the Renewable Energy Production District Act. Provides that any area within the boundaries of a single county may be incorporated as a renewable energy production district. Sets forth the procedure for establishing a renewable energy production district. Provides that a board of trustees shall govern a renewable energy production district. Sets forth the appointment, terms, and powers of the board members. Authorizes the board to sell the renewable energy produced by a renewable energy facility. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Creates the Renewable Energy Production District Act. Changes the definition of "renewable energy facility" to mean a generator attached to a building or parcel of land that is powered by solar electric energy or wind, dedicated crops grown for electricity generation, anaerobic digestion of livestock or food processing waste, fuel cells or microturbines powered by renewable fuels, or hydroelectric energy. Effective immediately.
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