Committee approves expedited utility process for site‑readiness projects (SB170)
The committee gave a due pass to SB170, a bill designed to speed utility deployment and provide financing for pre‑deployment of infrastructure to make sites more competitive for economic development; supporters include utilities and economic development groups, while energy advocates warned about fast‑track permitting and community input.
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The Commerce & Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to give a due pass to Senate Bill 170, legislation intended to accelerate utility deployment to ‘‘site‑ready’’ properties and provide financing options for rural cooperatives.
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