SENATE BILL 814

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1054

Sponsored By:

Senator Mooney

Entitled:

Public Utility Companies - Electric Generating Stations - Zoning

Synopsis:

Repealing the preemption of local zoning laws concerning the construction and operation of an electric generating station on land certified as a suitable site by the Secretary of Natural Resources; and providing that nothing in the Public Utility Companies Article may be construed to preempt local zoning ordinances concerning the construction and operation of electric generating stations.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/13

First Reading Senate Rules

2/20

Re-referred Finance

2/27

Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COUNTIES -see also- CHARTERED COUNTIES; CODE COUNTIES

ENERGY MATTERS -see also- FUEL; POWER PLANTS; SOLAR ENERGY

POWER PLANTS

UTILITIES -see also- HIGH VOLTAGE LINES; TELEPHONES; WATER

ZONING AND PLANNING

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Natural Resources

( 3-306.1 )

Public Utility Companies

( 7-208.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered