Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate advances measure altering approval and rate review process for major electric transmission projects
Summary
Senate Bill 301 passed second reading after sponsors said the bill modernizes the permitting and certificate process for major electric transmission projects and gives the Public Service Commission tools to review project prudence; supporters said it encourages advanced transmission technology and greater PSC oversight.
Senate Bill 301, which revises processes for certificates of public convenience and necessity and optional rate‑making procedures for electric transmission facilities, passed second reading after sponsor remarks emphasizing modernization of transmission technology and greater Public Service Commission (PSC) involvement.
Sponsor Senator Zolnikov said the measure aims to replace century‑old transmission technology with advanced…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
