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Committee advances bill to give KCC 180 days to rule on large transmission-line siting
Summary
The committee voted to move Senate Bill 92 favorably, a noncontroversial measure to extend the Kansas Corporation Commission's deadline to issue final orders on certain transmission-line siting applications from 120 to 180 days; the measure was recommended for the consent calendar.
A Kansas Senate committee voted to move Senate Bill 92 favorably for passage on a voice vote, recommending the measure for the consent calendar. The bill would extend the Kansas Corporation Commission's (KCC) statutory deadline to issue a final order in transmission-line siting applications from 120 days to 180 days.
The committee heard a brief briefing on the bill from Mr. Myers, a staff member, who summarized the measure: "Committee, remember that Senate Bill 92 is the bill that would extend the Kansas Corporation Commission's deadline to issue a final order in transmission line siting applications." He said the bill applies to transmission lines that are five miles or longer and operate at 230 kilovolts or more.
Senator Francisco moved that the committee report Senate Bill 92 favorably for passage and asked that, because it is noncontroversial and of limited impact, it be placed on the consent agenda. The motion received a second; members signified assent by voice and the motion carried. The transcript records the motion and the committee's approval but does not record individual roll-call votes or a numeric tally.
The discussion at the hearing was brief; no amendments were offered on the record and no extended debate was recorded. The committee chair said there were no additional items and adjourned the meeting early.
