Arkansas HB1198: TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN HEIGHTS OF WIND POWER DEVICES FOR WATERFOWL CONSERVATION IN THIS STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to prohibit certain heights of wind power devices for waterfowl conservation in this state; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. subtitle to prohibit certain heights of wind power devices for waterfowl conservation in this state; and to declare an emergency.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN HEIGHTS OF WIND POWER DEVICES FOR WATERFOWL CONSERVATION IN THIS STATE; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN HEIGHTS OF WIND POWER DEVICES FOR WATERFOWL CONSERVATION IN THIS STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 45, Subchapter 1, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 15-45-102. Wind power device height prohibition for waterfowl conservation -- Legislative findings -- Definitions. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Wind energy from wind farms and wind turbines is becoming an increasingly large source of energy production throughout the nation; (2) However, wind energy can have effects on wildlife and the environment with birds, especially migratory birds like waterfowl, being at a high risk of being impacted by wind power devices through collisions, disorientation, and interference with seasonal migration; (3) One way to minimize the impacts of wind energy on birds is to keep wind power devices away from large concentrations of birds; (4) The waterfowl populations in Arkansas have been declining in recent years and may be greatly impacted by increased wind power devices in *JMB132* 01/22/2025 9:02:38 AM JMB132 HB1198 the state; and (5) However, …

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Sponsors

• Jeremiah Moore (R, 61) · primary sponsor
• Jonathan Dismang (R, 18)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. January 22, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on ENERGY - JOINT
3. January 22, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1198?

HB1198 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN HEIGHTS OF WIND POWER DEVICES FOR WATERFOWL CONSERVATION IN THIS STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

What does HB1198 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to prohibit certain heights of wind power devices for waterfowl conservation in this state; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. subtitle to prohibit certain heights of wind power devices for waterfowl conservation in this state; and to declare an emergency.

What is the status of HB1198?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1198?

Jeremiah Moore (R, 61), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1198?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1198