The bill amends K.S.A. 66-1,178 concerning the process for obtaining electric transmission line siting permits from the state corporation commission. It establishes that no electric utility may begin site preparation or construction of an electric transmission line, or exercise eminent domain, without first acquiring a siting permit. The application process requires utilities to provide specific information, including the proposed location of the line and the names and addresses of affected landowners.

A significant change in the bill is the extension of the time frame for the commission to issue a final order on an application from 120 days to 180 days after the application is filed. Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 66-1,178, effectively replacing it with the newly amended provisions. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 66-1