KS HB2483

Kansas Corporation Commission must submit annual reports by January 31 (starting 2027) detailing transmission projects, costs, benefits to ratepayers, and whether anticipated costs exceed 150% of the 10-year average adjusted for inflation

Transmission lines of 300+ kilovolts directed by regional transmission organizations must use competitive bidding; high-impact lines (345+ kilovolts, 1+ mile) require legislative approval in addition to commission siting permits

Power purchase agreements and energy storage service agreements with distributed energy suppliers are authorized and exempted from retail electric supplier regulations and public utility oversight, with facilities eligible to use renewable, nuclear, natural gas, or hydrogen generation

Municipalities are prohibited from restricting construction and operation of nuclear energy facilities; former Corporation Commission employees cannot work for public utilities for 365 days after leaving the commission

Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board appointments require senate confirmation with no more than three members from the same political party; consumer counsel gains authority to represent ratepayers before FERC and regional transmission organizations