Illinois SB2789 amends the Public Utilities Act and Illinois Highway Code to regulate the construction and maintenance of high voltage transmission.
Illinois SB2789 amends the Public Utilities Act and Illinois Highway Code to regulate the construction, maintenance, and relocation of high voltage transmission lines. The bill establishes an order of priority for siting new electric transmission facilities, prioritizing existing utility corridors and highways. It requires utilities to obtain consent from the State or county highway authority for using highway rights-of-way.
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