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SB330 • 2025

Directs the Public Utility Commission to adopt standards requiring the underground placement of electric power lines.

Directs the Public Utility Commission to adopt standards requiring the underground placement of electric power lines.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Golden, Representative Gamba,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Energy and Environment, then Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Directs the PUC to adopt standards to require that power lines be placed underground. Provides for exceptions. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8).
Directs the Public Utility Commission to adopt standards requiring the underground placement of electric power lines. Provides for exceptions.
Relating to: Relating to the placement of utility lines.
Current location: In Senate Committee