Introduced Version






HOUSE

RESOLUTION No. ___



Introduced by: VanDenburgh


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        A HOUSE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign to an interim study committee the topic of the environmental and financial impact of the use of wind turbines.
    

    Whereas, Expanding the generation and use of renewable energy resources in Indiana may have the potential to stimulate investment, boost income for farmers and other landowners, and create high paying manufacturing and service sector jobs:

    Whereas, However, the environmental and financial impact of the use of renewable energy resources, in particular wind turbines, should be thoroughly studied before implementing these initiatives: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:


    SECTION 1. That the legislative council is urged to assign to an interim study committee the topic of the environmental and financial impact of the use of wind turbines.
    SECTION 2. That the committee's study, if established, must include effects on landscapes, viewsheds, wildlife, habitats, water resources, air pollution, greenhouse gases, materials acquisition costs, and potential interference with radar and telecommunication facilities.
    SECTION 3. That the committee, if established, shall operate under the direction of the legislative council and that the committee shall issue such reports as directed by the council.


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HR 1610/DI 84

2013


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