SB 13

Taxation; Energy use in commercial greenhouses, pivot irrigation systems, and poultry houses, exempt from utility gross receipts and utility service use tax

Mobile County, City of Semmes annexation

Unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure facility; reservoirs removed from list of facilities

Municipalities; annexation, all municipalities authorized to extend corporate limits by resolution and special election

Natural resources; conversion of oil and gas wells into alternative energy facilities authorized; lease of state lands for energy sources by Commissioner of Conservation expanded

Solar power facilities; new facilities prohibited for one year

Solar farms; certain county commissions authorized to establish zoning requirements

Public Service Commission; number of commissioners expanded to represent congressional districts, phase-in by election provided, term of office revised, position of Secretary of Energy established as cabinet member, calculation of electric utility rates revised; rate hearings authorized

Solar power facilities; new facilities prohibited for one year

Solar energy; permit to operate solar energy projects required, decommissioning and restoration requirements established, operators required to establish bonds, restoration of abandoned sites provided, enforcement provided

Relating to developing a comprehensive energy development policy and plan for the Office of Energy

Modifies provisions relating to tax credits

Appropriations: department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for

Energy Affordability

Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Income Restriction; Solar Energy Systems; Third-party Financed Systems

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