Solar facilities; local regulation, permits, special exceptions.
What it does: Local regulation of solar facilities; special exceptions. Provides that a ground-mounted solar energy generation facility to be located on property zoned agricultural, commercial, industrial, or institutional shall be considered pursuant to various criteria to be included in a local ordinance, such as specifications for setbacks, fencing, solar panel height, visual impacts, grading, and a decommissioning plan for solar energy equipment and facilities, unless otherwise permitted by right. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation
The tally
Yes 18 · No 18 · Not voting 4
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| Republicans | 0 | 18 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (40)
Yes 18
- Aaron RouseD22
- Angelia GravesD21
- Barbara FavolaD40
- Dave MarsdenD35
- Elizabeth Bennett-ParkerD39
- Jennifer BoyskoD38
- Jennifer Carroll FoyD33
- Jeremy McPikeD29
- Kannan SrinivasanD32
- Lamont BagbyD14
- Lashrecse AirdD13
- Louise LucasD18
- Mamie LockeD23
- Mike JonesD15
- Saddam SalimD37
- Schuyler VanValkenburgD16
- Scott SurovellD34
- Stella PekarskyD36
No 18
Not voting 4
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.