2025 Senate Bill 327

Land use: farmland and open space; use of farmland for commercial solar facilities; prohibit.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36104e (MCL 324.36104e), as added by 2023 PA 230.

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Senate Bill No. 327 amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to regulate solar facilities on lands with development rights agreements, detailing conditions for their use, financial assurances, and tax implications, while prohibiting future amendments to allow solar facilities.

Introduced in the Senate

May 21, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Daley (R-26) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Thomas Albert (R-18), Michele Hoitenga (R-36), John Damoose (R-37), Joseph Bellino (R-16), Lana Theis (R-22), Roger Victory (R-31), Aric Nesbitt (R-20), Mark Huizenga (R-30), Roger Hauck (R-34), Dan Lauwers (R-25) and Michael Webber (R-9)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations