SB 269 - Under the act, before the Department of Natural Resources issues or renews any permit, license, or grant of authority, the local jurisdiction shall verify that the person and activity subject to the permit, license, or grant of authority, to which any preliminary or final application was first received by the Department, is in compliance with all applicable local rules and ordinances. The Department shall not deny any preliminary or final application under the act based on a local code, ordinance, or order if the local code, ordinance, or order was enacted following the filing of the application. This act is identical to a provision in HB 627 (2025). JULIA SHEVELEVA