Senate Bill Introductions
SB 49: Prohibit the exercise of the right of eminent domain for the construction of certain facilities.
Status: Referred to Senate State Affairs 2/10. Deferred to the 41st Legislative Day 2/19.
SB 108: Reduce the megawatt threshold for energy conversion facilities governed by PUC in 49-41B.
Status: Referred to Senate Commerce and Energy 1/28. Deferred to the 41st Legislative Day 2/11.
SB 134: Limit liability on wildfire damages.
Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary 1/30. Withdrawn at the request of the sponsor 2/18.
SB 198 Hoghouse Amendment: establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings.
Status: Assigned to Senate State Affairs. Do pass as amended 2/19. Failed to get the vote of a majority of the members-elect (17-16). Notice to reconsider was given 2/21. Failed in Senate 17-16; notice given to reconsider 2/21. Motion to reconsider passed 19-16 2/24. Motion to amend (198E) passed 2/24. Senate voted Do Pass as Amended 18-17 2/24. Referred to House State Affairs 2/25. Tabled 12-0 3/3. Motion to reconsider passed. Motion to amend (198F) passed 9-4 3/3. Tabled 3/5.
SB 211: Revise and clarify notice and hearing procedures of the Public Utilities Commission.
Status: Assigned to Senate Commerce & Energy 2/6. Deferred to the 41st Legislative Day 2/18.
SB 212: Require that pipeline applicants acquire county permits prior to submission of a permit application to the Public Utilities Commission.
Status: Assigned to Senate Commerce & Energy 2/6. Withdrawn at the request of the sponsor 2/18.