SB 2644 (2009) -  Electric Transmission Lines/Construction [EPSC]

by Siplin
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 Event: 05/02/09 S Died in Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities on Saturday, May 2, 2009 12:00 AM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
  • Community Affairs
  • Environmental Preservation and Conservation
  • General Government Appropriations

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities Time: 05/02/2009 - 12:00 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Time: 05/02/2009 - 12:00 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced -SJ 00211 Time: 03/20/2009 - 8:33 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Community Affairs; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; General Government Appropriations -SJ 00211 Time: 03/12/2009 - 7:18 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 03/02/2009 - 3:21 PM Member: Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
0403.524