Introduced by Rep. Howard Walker (R) on April 21, 2005, to prohibit counties from banning wind generators in their zoning ordinances, but establish property line setback and maximum generator size regulations.
Referred to the House Government Operations Committee on April 21, 2005.
Reported in the House on October 25, 2005, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D) on December 5, 2006. The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on December 5, 2006.
Substitute offered by Rep. Howard Walker (R) on December 5, 2006. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on December 5, 2006.
1) Can we put Wind Farms out in the middle of Lake Michigan? by Anonymous Citizen on August 7, 2006 Can't hear them out there. Reply
2) Michigan is the 15th windiest state in the union, folks by Anonymous Citizen on August 7, 2006 Let's get with it. Reply
3) Seems like a good bill as long as distance is researched by Anonymous Citizen on August 7, 2006 Should not be able to HEAR from home, business, recreational areas. Reply