Local Government Approval of Transmission Infrastructure
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the preservation of local land use authority by requiring local government approval before an investor-owned electric utility may commence a condemnation proceeding for high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
Bill Summary:
The bill requires that an investor-owned electric utility receive a certificate of public convenience and necessity (certificate) from the public utilities commission and obtain all necessary local government land use approvals and permits prior to initiating any condemnation proceedings related to a high-voltage transmission infrastructure project requiring the certificate.
The bill does not change existing application and review processes related to the development of transmission projects that have been established by the public utilities commission or a relevant local government.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Energy & Environment
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 26-1278 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | House | House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/19/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment |
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