The bill amends existing laws in Alaska concerning the issuance of clean energy project development licenses and the leasing of state land for such projects. Key provisions include the requirement for an official cadastral survey prior to issuing long-term leases for clean energy projects and the establishment of a rectangular survey grid for land offerings. The legislation streamlines the process by clarifying that certain requirements do not apply to land designated for clean energy project development licenses. Additionally, it enhances the director's authority in managing state land, allowing for prioritization of applications related to clean energy developments and introducing confidentiality measures to protect applicants' identities.

Moreover, the bill introduces new provisions that allow the commissioner to issue clean energy project development licenses covering up to 3,000,000 acres, with extensions available for up to 10 years. It establishes a framework for the approval of development plans, mandates public notice, and facilitates the leasing process by allowing leases, easements, and rights-of-way to be issued without a separate best interest finding if included in an approved development plan. The bill also includes provisions for compensation terms in leases, performance bonds for applicants, and expanded notice requirements for land actions related to clean energy projects, defining "clean energy project" to include various renewable technologies.

Statutes affected:
SB0091A, AM SB 91, introduced 02/10/2025: 38.04.045, 38.05.070, 38.05.430, 38.05.055, 38.05.057, 38.05.410, 38.05.035, 38.05.036, 38.05.180, 38.05.400, 38.05.460, 31.05.032, 38.05.083, 38.05.115, 38.05.082, 38.05.195, 38.05.205, 38.05.255, 38.05.850, 38.05.075, 38.05.810, 38.05.073, 38.05.081, 38.05.087, 38.05.102, 38.05.565, 38.05.600, 38.05.860, 38.05.840, 38.05.105, 38.05.125, 38.05.045, 38.05.120, 38.05.321, 38.05.825, 38.50.050, 38.05.127, 38.05.420, 38.05.440, 38.05.945, 37.05.142, 38.35.140, 38.35.145, 38.05.300, 38.05.450, 38.05.090, 38.05.185, 38.05.132, 38.05.134, 38.05.965