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KS HB2040

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for the State Corporation Commission to issue a final order on electric transmission line siting permit applications from 120 days to 180 days after the application filing date

  • Amends K.S.A. 66-1,178, which governs the permit process electric utilities must complete before beginning site preparation, construction, or exercising eminent domain for transmission lines

  • Maintains existing requirements that public hearings be held within 90 days of application filing in a county where the proposed line would traverse

  • Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas Register

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Utilities2/18/2025
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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