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KS SB92
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Utilities
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AI Summary
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Extends the deadline for the Kansas Corporation Commission to issue a final order on electric transmission line siting permit applications from 120 days to 180 days after filing
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Requires electric utilities to obtain a siting permit before beginning site preparation, construction, or exercising eminent domain for electric transmission lines
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Mandates a public hearing within 90 days of application filing, held in one of the counties the transmission line would traverse
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Adds legislative intent language directing the commission to issue final orders expeditiously and attempt to complete review in less than 180 days when circumstances allow
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Amends K.S.A. 66-1,178 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book
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 Motion to accede adopted; Representative Delperdang, Representative Wilborn and Representative Ohaebosim appointed as conferees
3/11/2025