Certificate of authority-high voltage transmission lines.
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Official record
Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: HB0288 Drafter: LGC LSO No.: 09LSO-0644 Effective Date: Enrolled Act No.: HEA0122 Chapter No.: 202 Prime Sponsor: Representative Lockhart Catch Title: Certificate of authority-high voltage transmission lines. Subject: High voltage transmission lines. Summary/Major Elements: The act allows the public service commission to promulgate rules and regulations for issuance of certificates of authority for the construction of high voltage transmission lines in segments. Issuance of a segment certificate of authority will be limited to segments where the public utility has obtained all required rights-of-way within the segment, notice has been provided to all landowners along the entire length of the proposed transmission line and landowners have been provided an opportunity for a hearing. Certificates of authority for segments will be limited to not more than ten mile segments unless the segment is entirely on state or federal land, the segment is located between a substation or switching station and the state line or the segment is located entirely between substations or switching stations. Note: Final action on this bill was not taken at the time this summary was prepared. Should changes be made to the bill upon final passage, an updated summary will be transmitted to all legislators.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 8, 7:04 AM
S26
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because it clarifies confusing language regarding certificates and adds protections for private property owners by requiring right-of-way acquisition before constructing segments of transmission lines.
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the bill because removing the word 'certificate' weakens landowners by eliminating a required step in condemnation proceedings, making it harder for them to negotiate or contest power line construction.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses concern about voting yes because segmentation could allow developers to build segments up to property lines without adequate review, facilitating abuse of landowners.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote on concurrence, arguing that Senate amendments mandate redundant notification processes for landowners who have already been notified during the initial siting phase.
H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker agrees with concerns about redundant notification processes and urges a no vote on the motion to concur.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote due to uncertainty regarding the impact of the amendment, suggesting it should be voted down now and reviewed later.
S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it requires utilities to notify all property owners along the entire line length and provides an opportunity for affected residents to be heard before a certificate is issued, preventing lines from being built directly through private yards.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the amendment as a compromise that allows power companies to begin construction in segments without waiting for all easements, while still providing property owners an opportunity to participate and be heard regarding line location.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Official activity
Changes
3 stored
Adopted 3rd reading by BEBOUT
Adopted 3rd reading by MEIER
Adopted 3rd reading by BEBOUT