SB 2644: Electric Transmission Lines/Construction [EPSC]
GENERAL BILL by Siplin
Electric Transmission Lines/Construction [EPSC]; Removes exceptions to requirements for an electric utility to obtain certification prior to construction of a transmission line. Requires an electric utility to notify affected municipalities of proposed transmission line sites and routes. Authorizes a municipality to request a hearing by the PSC to determine disputes with the electric utility. Authorizes a municipality to bring an action challenging transmission line siting, etc.
Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2009 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/12/2009 | Senate |
• Referred to Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Community Affairs; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; General Government Appropriations -SJ 00211 |
| 3/19/2009 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 00211 |
| 5/2/2009 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities |