2006 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 997

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1671
Sponsored By:
Senators Stone, DeGrange, Della, Dyson, Hughes, Jimeno, and McFadden
Entitled:
Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities - Approval for Construction or Operation

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the construction or operation of a liquefied natural gas facility without the approval of the Public Service Commission; and prohibiting the Commission from granting any regulatory approval for the construction or operation of a liquefied natural gas facility that is located within 2 miles of a residence.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/28
First Reading Senate Rules
3/3
Re-referred Finance
3/8
Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.
4/3
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Norman R. Stone, Jr., District 6
Senator James E. DeGrange, Sr., District 32
Senator George W. Della, Jr., District 46
Senator Roy P. Dyson, District 29
Senator Ralph M. Hughes, District 40
Senator Philip C. Jimeno, District 31
Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden, District 45

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSTRUCTION
FUEL -see also- COAL
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
STORAGE

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies
( 11-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered