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2007 SESSION
SB 1245 Overhead electrical transmission lines; SCC to conduct public hearing for approval of construction.
Introduced by: Mark R. Herring | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
State Corporation Commission; public hearings. Requires the State Corporation Commission to conduct a public hearing in any case involving approval of the construction of an overhead electrical transmission line of 150 kV or more or an increase in toll rates under the Virginia Highway Corporation Act of 1988. The measure also requires at least one Commissioner of the State Corporation Commission be physically present at any hearing in such cases at which public comment is allowed or required.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/07 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078044738
- 01/10/07 Senate: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 01/30/07 Senate: Assigned C&L sub: Utility Bills
- 02/06/07 Senate: Left in Commerce and Labor