Douglas County leaders got a quick update Wednesday about the early progress of state legislative efforts that could affect the county in areas such as taxes and green energy.

Among the items the commission heard about were ongoing discussions on the state’s food sales tax, redistricting and bills that would curb renewable energy efforts in the state. Most of the items were detailed in a memo sent to commissioners ahead of the meeting, and commissioners heard only a brief note on most of the items on Wednesday.

County Administrator Sarah Plinsky said the county should pay attention to the legislation that would put limits on renewable energy projects. She said it could affect the commission’s efforts to develop solar farm regulations, which the county has been working on since last year. NextEra, a Florida-based energy firm, has recently expressed interest in building a 3,000-acre solar farm in Douglas and Johnson counties.

In regard to the food sales tax, the commission heard that there were multiple bills at the state level right now that would eliminate that tax, with one in particular including food sold at restaurants and farmers markets.