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MN SF3949
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jen McEwen
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes section 161.45 to authorize construction, placement, or maintenance of high-voltage transmission lines across or along trunk highways, federally aided state trunk highways, controlled access highways, interstate highways, or roadways
- Allows the commissioner of transportation to deny high-voltage electric line collocation requests only if deemed necessary to protect public safety or ensure proper function of the trunk highway
- Requires the commissioner of transportation to submit reasons for any denial to the chairs and ranking minority members of energy and transportation committees, the Public Utilities Commission executive secretary, and the commissioner of commerce within 90 days
- Defines "high voltage transmission line" by reference to Minnesota Statutes sections 216B.246, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), and 216E.01, subdivision 4
Legislative Description
High-voltage transmission lines construction, placement and maintenance along certain highways authorization
Last Action
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Transportation
3/4/2024
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/4/2024
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate2/19/2024
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