The bill amends Alaska's laws regarding the development and leasing of state land for clean energy projects. It introduces new requirements for an official cadastral survey before issuing long-term leases, unless a comparable survey is already available, while clarifying that these survey requirements do not apply to land designated for clean energy project development licenses. The bill also emphasizes compliance with local subdivision ordinances for short-term leases and grants the director of the division the authority to expedite lease application processing. Additionally, the director is empowered to approve contracts for the sale or lease of state land with a single written finding that serves the state's interests, and must prioritize applications for clean energy projects while adhering to public notice requirements for land disposals.

Key amendments include the introduction of provisions for clean energy project development licenses, allowing the commissioner to issue licenses for feasibility studies and development plans covering up to 3,000,000 acres, with extensions possible under certain conditions. The bill also enhances lease terms to protect public interests and ensure environmental safeguards, mandates compensation terms that maximize economic benefits to the state, and allows for the closure of leased land to mineral exploration if it conflicts with clean energy projects. New requirements for applicants include posting a performance bond for administrative costs and land restoration, and the bill defines "clean energy project" to include various renewable energy technologies, promoting sustainable energy development in Alaska.

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