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HB 2040KANSASSession 2025-2026State BillSigned into law
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Kansas Extends State Corporation Commission Order Deadline for Electric Transmission Line Siting Permits to 180 Days

Original title: AN ACT concerning the state corporation commission; relating to electric transmission line siting permits; extending the time in which the commission shall make a final order on an electric transmission line siting application; amending K.S.A. 66-1,178 and repealing the existing section.

Last action · April 11, 2025: Law effective April 17, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Electric utilities in Kansas now face an 180-day deadline, expanded from 120 days, for the to issue a final order on electric transmission line siting applications.

Why it matters

Utilities and landowners engaged in transmission line siting projects must navigate a longer statutory timeframe for final regulatory decisions by the state commission.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Electric utilities

Electric utilities must wait up to 180 days instead of 120 days for a final commission order on transmission line siting applications.

Directly affected

Landowners of record

Landowners located within 660 feet of a proposed transmission line center line are subject to extended review timelines regarding siting permits.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the State Corporation Commission now have to issue a final order on a transmission line application?
The commission must issue a final order within 180 days after the date the application was filed.
What must an electric utility do before exercising eminent domain for a transmission line?
The utility must first acquire a siting permit from the .

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

25 actions
  1. Apr 11, 2025House
    Law effective April 17, 2025
  2. Apr 10, 2025HouseEnrolled
    Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
  3. Mar 27, 2025House
    Engrossed on Thursday, March 27, 2025
  4. Mar 27, 2025House
    Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 28, 2025
  5. Mar 25, 2025House
    Concurred with amendments in conference
  6. Mar 24, 2025SenateFloor
    Motion to accede adopted; Senator Fagg, Senator Petersen, Senator Francisco, , appointed as conferees
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  1. Mar 20, 2025House
    Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed , and
  2. Mar 19, 2025Senate
    Committee of the Whole - Now working on
  3. Mar 19, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
  4. Mar 19, 2025Senate
    Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by
  5. Mar 19, 2025Senate
    Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected
  6. Mar 19, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
  7. Mar 19, 2025Senate
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  8. Mar 19, 2025SenateFloor
    Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended
  9. Mar 6, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by
  10. Feb 27, 2025Senate
    Hearing: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1:30 PM — Room 548-S
  11. Feb 18, 2025SenateCommittee
    Referred to Senate Committee on Utilities
  12. Feb 17, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Received and Introduced
  13. Feb 14, 2025HouseFloor
    Final Action - Passed
  14. Feb 13, 2025House
    Committee of the Whole - Now working on
  15. Feb 13, 2025HouseFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Be passed
  16. Feb 4, 2025HouseFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed by
  17. Jan 30, 2025House
    Hearing: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 9:00 AM — Room 582-N
  18. Jan 21, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  19. Jan 21, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications

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Connected Entities

State Corporation Commission
OrganizationState Corporation Commission“The state regulatory commission responsible for issuing siting permits for elect”Map →

Sources

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www.kslegislature.gov

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