2002 Regular Session

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