This bill amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 58-2272 to establish new requirements for the development of commercial wind and solar energy facilities in Kansas. It mandates that any lease or easement related to these energy resources must include specific details such as property descriptions, angles and distances for obstructions, and terms for termination. Additionally, it stipulates that no entity other than the surface landowner can utilize the land for energy production unless granted rights through a lease or easement. Notably, the bill requires that any agreements for the construction of commercial energy facilities must be approved by the county's board of commissioners before they can take effect.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision that any lease or easement executed after July 1, 2025, will not be binding until the county issues the necessary permits or enters into a development agreement with the facility owner. This aims to ensure local governance and oversight in the development of such facilities. The existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 58-2272 is repealed, and the new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 58-2272