HB3679

ELEC UTILITY CROSSING ACT

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the Crossing of Electric Utility Property Act, requiring expedited review and granting of crossing applications by public utilities.

The Crossing of Electric Utility Property Act mandates that public utilities expedite the review and approval of crossing applications for electric utility property. It prohibits utilities from unreasonably denying a crossing if certain conditions are met, such as the crossing providing material public benefits or being necessary for underground mining operations. The occupant must maintain and repair the crossing and bear responsibility for their own acts and omissions.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 8, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

Mar 27, 2025

House

Second Reading - Short Debate