Arkansas 2023 Regular Session

Arkansas Senate Bill SB407

Introduced
3/13/23  
Refer
3/13/23  
Refer
3/14/23  
Report Pass
3/16/23  
Engrossed
3/28/23  
Refer
3/28/23  
Report Pass
4/3/23  
Enrolled
4/6/23  
Chaptered
4/11/23  

Caption

To Require Energy Produced From Certain Sources Be Considered Carbon Neutral; And To Require Energy Produced From Certain Sources In Conjunction With Carbon Capture Technologies Be Considered Carbon Negative.

Impact

The enactment of SB407 is expected to significantly influence Arkansas's energy landscape by promoting the use of bioenergy and facilitating the development of carbon capture technologies. This status could incentivize investments in renewable energy, enhance the state's efforts to meet national climate goals, and align with broader trends towards sustainability in energy production. The bill could also foster economic development in the agricultural and forestry sectors, as it encourages the utilization of byproducts that would otherwise be discarded.

Summary

Senate Bill 407 focuses on the treatment of energy produced from certain biomass sources, defining this energy as carbon neutral under state law. It emphasizes the importance of bioenergy derived from specific materials including agricultural waste and forestry byproducts. Additionally, the bill stipulates that when bioenergy is produced alongside carbon capture technologies, it can be classified as carbon negative, highlighting an innovative approach to energy production that addresses climate change concerns.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding SB407 appears to be largely positive, especially among stakeholders interested in renewable energy and environmental protection. Proponents argue that the bill represents a critical advancement in energy policy, potentially enhancing Arkansas’s standing as a leader in sustainable practices. However, discussions may have also sparked some contention regarding the practical implications of implementing the necessary carbon capture technologies widely across the state.

Contention

Despite the positive sentiment, some concerns exist regarding the feasibility of widespread carbon capture implementation and the potential limitations on defining what constitutes permissible biomass sources. Critics may argue that the bill could lead to ambiguity, particularly concerning regulatory oversight and environmental impacts. As discussions evolve, there may be a need for additional dialogue to address these nuanced viewpoints to ensure the effective and responsible deployment of bioenergy initiatives.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HR1019

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Require A Digital Asset Mining Business To Pay A Fee For Extraordinary Electrical Energy Usage.

AR SR11

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Require A Digital Asset Mining Business To Pay A Fee For Extraordinary Electrical Energy Usage.

AR SR16

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Amend The Requirements For A Digital Asset Mining Business Or Business Using A Blockchain Network.

AR HR1015

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Amend The Requirements For A Digital Asset Mining Business Or Business Using A Blockchain Network.

AR SB79

To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; To Provide For The Regulation Of Digital Asset Mining Businesses; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HR1020

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Acts Of 2023, To Regulate Digital Asset Mining Businesses And Businesses Utilizing A Blockchain Network, And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HB1061

An Act For The Department Of Energy And Environment - Division Of Environmental Quality Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

AR SR17

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Acts Of 2023, To Regulate Digital Asset Mining Businesses And Businesses Utilizing A Blockchain Network, And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB78

To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; To Prohibit Foreign-party-controlled Ownership Of A Digital Asset Mining Business; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HB1066

An Act For The Department Of Energy And Environment - Oil And Gas Commission Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

Similar Bills

CA SB1062

Conversion of electrical generation facilities using biomass.

MS SB2059

Biomass and Bioenergy with carbon capture technology; define.

SC H3967

Bioenergy; Forest Products

TX SB1666

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council and the Texas Bioenergy Research Committee.

CA SB488

California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: bioenergy projects: community choice aggregators.

CA AB706

Forest Organic Residue, Energy, and Safety Transformation and Wildfire Prevention Fund Act.

CA AB843

California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: renewable feed-in tariff: Bioenergy Market Adjusting Tariff program: community choice aggregators.

MS HB1533

Bioenergy; considered carbon neutral when produced from biomass.