2007 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1072

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 566
Sponsored By:
Delegates McHale, Feldman, and Hecht
Entitled:
Public Utility Companies - Generating Stations - Wind

Synopsis:

Exempting a specified person from having to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a generating station that produces electricity from wind; and requiring a person to obtain approval from the Public Service Commission prior to any construction of a generating station that produces electricity from wind.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action
2/9
First Reading Economic Matters
2/13
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Brian K. McHale, District 46
Delegate Brian J. Feldman, District 15
Delegate Sue Hecht, District 3A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Construction
Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; Power Plants; Solar Energy
Hearings
Power Plants
Public Information
Public Service Commission
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-207 , 7-207.1 )

Documents:

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