HB4995

ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SITING

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Electric Transmission Facilities Siting Act, setting siting priorities for electric transmission facilities.

The Electric Transmission Facilities Siting Act prioritizes the use of existing public utility corridors, followed by highway corridors, and then new corridors for siting new electric transmission facilities. It mandates that public utilities or developers submit colocation requests for high-voltage electric service lines to the Secretary of Transportation, who will review and approve these requests. The act also outlines the process for developing and approving constructability reports for the siting of high-voltage electric service lines, ensuring these reports are made publicly available.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 10

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate