HB2226

Providing incumbent electric transmission owners a right of first refusal for the construction of certain electric transmission lines.

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2226 grants incumbent electric transmission owners a right of first refusal to construct, upgrade, own, and maintain electric transmission.

Kansas HB2226 provides incumbent electric transmission owners with the first right to construct, upgrade, own, and maintain electric transmission lines approved by the regional transmission organization. The incumbent owner must submit a notice of intent and obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity or file an application within a specified timeframe. If the incumbent owner does not exercise this right or is deemed unqualified, other electric transmission entities can construct, upgrade, own, and maintain the line.

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Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

House Introduced

Feb 4, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications