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MD SB853

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karen Lewis Young

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Public Service Commission from authorizing construction of overhead transmission lines outside existing transmission line rights-of-way unless the applicant demonstrates existing rights-of-way are insufficient
  • Allows new overhead transmission line construction within 0.25 miles of an existing overhead transmission line when the Commission determines existing rights-of-way are insufficient
  • Preserves county and municipal authority to approve or deny local permits required under certificates of public convenience and necessity
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Public Service Commission - Transmission Line Siting - Limitations

Public Service Commission

Last Action

Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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