Iowa SSB1113 regulates electric transmission lines, including right of first refusal and land restoration requirements.

Iowa SSB1113 amends the state's Code to regulate electric transmission lines, focusing on right of first refusal and land restoration requirements. The bill defines "incumbent electric transmission owner" as entities owning and maintaining electric transmission lines in Iowa. It mandates these owners to provide cost estimates and restoration plans to the commission. The bill allows for joint ownership agreements between incumbent owners and public power utilities. It requires the removal of nonnative rocks larger than three inches and tilling of agricultural land post-construction.

Iowa SSB1113 regulates electric transmission lines, including right of first refusal and land restoration requirements.

Iowa SSB1113 amends the state's Code to regulate electric transmission lines, focusing on right of first refusal and land restoration requirements. The bill defines "incumbent electric transmission owner" as entities owning and maintaining electric transmission lines in Iowa. It mandates these owners to provide cost estimates and restoration plans to the commission. The bill allows for joint ownership agreements between incumbent owners and public power utilities. It requires the removal of nonnative rocks larger than three inches and tilling of agricultural land post-construction.