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SB1245: Overhead electrical transmission lines; SCC to conduct public hearing for approval of construction.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Mark Herring (D-33)
Mark Herring
(D-33)
Served: 2006–
Progress
| Introduced | |
| Passed Committee | |
| Passed House | |
| Passed Senate | |
| Signed by Governor | |
| Became Law |
Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
State Corporation Commission; public hearings. Requires the State Corporation Commission to conduct a public hearing in any case involving approval of the construction of an overhead electrical transmission line of 150 kV or more or an increase in toll rates under the Virginia Highway Corporation Act of 1988. The measure also requires at least one Commissioner of the State Corporation Commission be physically present at any hearing in such cases at which public comment is allowed or required.
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