1. Title and exact reference of the legislative project/document: Loi pour une production hydroélectrique locale (LPHL) (Projet de loi n° 13599, Loi 2-32 du 21 mars 2025)
2. Objective Principal: The objective of the proposed law is to encourage and protect local public and private hydroelectric production.
3. Proposed modifications: The legislation proposes that the state will promote and support local hydroelectric production by both public and private entities.
4. Discussions or opinions expressed in the document (majority/minority): Not specified in the provided text, the document only indicates that the law is passed by the Grand Council of Geneva with Alberto Velasco as President and Francine de Planta as a member of the bureau.
5. Main implications: The main implication of this proposed law is to encourage increased hydroelectric production in Geneva, potentially leading to energy self-sufficiency and reduced reliance on external power sources. Additionally, it may stimulate investment in local infrastructure for hydroelectric power generation and contribute to the development of green energy technologies within the canton. The law is also subject to a mandatory referendum, with 1.5% of registered voters required to sign a petition to trigger a vote. If passed, it will be published in the official gazette and may be challenged before the Swiss Constitutional Court within six days of its publication.