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2008 SESSION

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SJ 71 High voltage transmission lines; SCC to require electric utility applying for approval to construct.

Introduced by: J. Chapman Petersen | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Resolution; high voltage transmission lines.  States that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the State Corporation Commission require any electric utility applying for approval to construct a high voltage transmission line comply with and strive to exceed certain provisions of state and federal law regarding energy conservation and the use of renewable energy sources, and that in determining whether an applicant has demonstrated need for the transmission line, compliance with these provisions be a prerequisite to the Commission's approval of its construction.

FULL TEXT

• 01/09/08  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088296293  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/09/08  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088296293
• 01/09/08  Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules
• 02/08/08  Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in Rules by voice vote