Electrical transmission facilities; satisfies local zoning requirements. (SB616)
Introduced By
Sen. Frank Wagner (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Electrical transmission facilities; zoning preemption. Provides that the State Corporation Commission's approval of the construction of facilities that are appurtenant to an approved electrical transmission line, including substations but not generation facilities, satisfies local zoning requirements with respect to the facilities. Currently, the Commission's approval of a transmission line satisfies zoning requirements only with respect to the transmission line. Amends § 56-46.1, of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2006 | Presented and ordered printed 062680832 |
| 01/12/2006 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 01/23/2006 | Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor |
| 01/29/2006 | Fiscal impact statement from SCC (SB616) |