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KS SB92

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Utilities

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires electric utilities to obtain a siting permit before beginning site preparation, construction, or exercising eminent domain for electric transmission lines

  • Mandates a public hearing within 90 days of application filing, held in one of the counties the transmission line would traverse

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications2/19/2025
Utilities1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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