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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Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities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

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  • 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    5/2/2009 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities

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  • SB 2644, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/2/2009 at 1:38 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 1315 Construction of Electric Transmission Lines Brisé Identical Last Action: 5/2/2009 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Energy & Utilities Policy (GGPC)
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    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    403.524 Applicability; certification; exemptions.

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