ID H0462

Revises the definition of "pipeline" to include gathering lines, and defines "gathering lines" as fixtures, valves, pipes and other property used to transport natural gas, manufactured gas, or crude oil from a wellhead to a treatment facility or interconnection point.

Expands the definition of "public utility" to include pipeline corporations that deliver commodities to any corporation, person, or their lessees, receivers, or trustees, regardless of whether the service is offered to the public.

Subjects pipeline corporations to the safety supervision and regulation of the Public Utilities Commission.

Establishes a separate fee structure for pipeline corporations where fees are calculated to recover the Commission's actual time and expense devoted to safety supervision and regulation of each pipeline corporation, rather than applying the standard three-tenths of one percent of gross operating revenues.

Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.