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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 5680: Electrical transmissn siting

Changing requirements for siting of electrical transmission facilities.

Summary

  • The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is given authority to approve the siting of electrical transmission lines constructed to operate at nominal voltages above 100,000 volts, including transmission lines serving as associated facilities and constructed to operate above 100,000 volts.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5680), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 1991
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Leo K. Thorsness (R-11)
Introduced
February 14, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 15, 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Leo K. Thorsness (R-11)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

E. G. "Pat" Patterson R-9Al Williams D-32Gerald "Jerry" Saling R-5

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5680 in other sessions

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