Bill > SB139

This bill creates new provisions relating to electric utilities, focusing on electric transmission facility construction and land appropriation. The legislation modifies existing laws to establish detailed requirements for electrical corporations seeking to construct electric transmission facilities. Key provisions include mandating that such facilities, when possible, be designed to utilize multi-circuit configurations, be sited along existing infrastructure, and prioritize upgrading existing transmission lines. The bill requires electrical corporations to competitively bid major construction components and obtain necessary real estate rights. It also establishes that only electrical corporations owning in-service transmission facilities under a regional transmission operator's control can file applications for certain transmission facility constructions. Additionally, the bill restricts the ability of electrical corporations to condemn property, specifically prohibiting condemnation for wind and solar energy generation facilities while allowing rights-of-way acquisition for associated infrastructure. The legislation instructs the state commission to adopt rules by March 31, 2026, governing construction activities on privately owned agricultural land, addressing issues like landowner communication, structure placement, construction practices, and land restoration. The bill aims to balance infrastructure development needs with landowner interests and promote efficient, strategic electric transmission facility expansion.

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