HB2040

Extending the time in which the state corporation commission shall make a final order on a transmission line siting application.

Complete·4/10/25

Extends the time for the Kansas Corporation Commission to make a final order on electric transmission line siting applications.

This bill amends the Kansas Statutes to extend the time frame within which the Kansas Corporation Commission must issue a final order on applications for electric transmission line siting permits. The commission must now issue a final order within 180 days after the application is filed, up from the previous 120 days. The bill also repeals the existing section and specifies that the commission may conduct public hearings and evidentiary hearings as appropriate.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

123 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 27, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Utilities Hearing

Jan 30, 2025

9:00 AM

House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Mar 27, 2025

House

House Engrossed on Thursday, March 27, 2025

Mar 27, 2025

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 28, 2025