The bill establishes new regulations regarding the authorization and construction of electric transmission lines within national interest electric transmission corridors in Kansas. Specifically, it prohibits the state corporation commission from granting siting permits for electric public utilities to construct transmission lines in these designated corridors. Additionally, it restricts electric public utilities from exercising eminent domain for the construction of such lines unless they have previously obtained a siting permit before the corridor's designation by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing law to clarify the requirements for electric utilities seeking siting permits, including the need to provide specific information about the proposed location and affected landowners. It also repeals a previous section of the law related to the siting of electric transmission lines, streamlining the process under the new regulations. The bill aims to ensure that the construction of electric transmission lines in national interest corridors is carefully regulated and that utilities cannot bypass necessary permits or land acquisition processes.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 66-1