This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the definitions and regulations surrounding electric generating plants and transmission lines. Specifically, it modifies the definition of a "Plant" by changing the nameplate rating threshold from one hundred megawatts to twenty-five megawatts. Additionally, the definition of "Transmission line" is revised to clarify that it includes structures that span more than one mile and are designed for the transmission of electric energy at nominal voltages of one hundred fifteen thousand volts or more, while also removing the exclusion of structures located on the substation, switchyard, or generating site.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new legislative findings and declarations emphasizing the growing need for electric service and the importance of minimizing environmental impacts from new facilities. It establishes the intent to create a single forum for the resolution of matters concerning the location of electric generating plants and transmission lines, ensuring that interested parties, including individuals, conservation groups, and local governments, have the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-360