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Yes: 278 • No: 5
KansasHB 20402025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Extending the time in which the state corporation commission shall make a final order on a transmission line siting application.
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Longer timeline for power line permits
Electric utilities must get a siting permit before site prep, construction, or using eminent domain for a transmission line. The application must show the line’s location and list landowners of record whose land is taken or who live within 660 feet of the center line. The Commission must set a public hearing within 90 days in a county the line will cross. The Commission must issue a final order 120 to 180 days after the filing date. The act repeals the prior version of this statute and replaces it with these updated rules. The law takes effect when published in the Kansas Register.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 123 Nay: 2
Yes: 123 • No: 2
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 116 Nay: 2
Yes: 116 • No: 2
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 39 Nay: 1
Yes: 39 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
4/10/2025HouseEngrossed on Thursday, March 27, 2025
3/27/2025HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 28, 2025
3/27/2025HouseConcurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 123 Nay: 2
3/25/2025HouseMotion to accede adopted; Senator Fagg, Senator Petersen and Senator Francisco appointed as conferees
3/24/2025SenateNonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Delperdang , Representative Wilborn and Representative Ohaebosim as conferees
3/20/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/19/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Tyson
3/19/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Tyson was rejected
3/19/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
3/19/2025SenateEmergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 39 Nay: 1
3/19/2025SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Utilities
3/6/2025SenateHearing: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 548-S
2/27/2025SenateReferred to Committee on Utilities
2/18/2025SenateReceived and Introduced
2/17/2025SenateFinal Action - Passed; Yea: 116 Nay: 2
2/14/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed
2/13/2025HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
2/4/2025HouseHearing: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 9:00 AM Room 582-N
1/30/2025HouseIntroduced
1/21/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
1/21/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended by Senate Committee
As introduced
Enrolled - Law effective April 17, 2025
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