2008 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 746

File Code: Utility Regulation
Sponsored By:
Senator Brochin
Entitled:
Electric Companies - Removal or Clearing of Trees - Notice and Cease and Desist Order

Synopsis:

Prohibiting an electric company from removing or clearing one or more trees on a public utility right-of-way or land except in accordance with specified procedures; requiring an electric company to send a notice to specified property owners; requiring that a copy of the notice be sent to the Public Service Commission and the Consumer Protection Division; allowing an owner to submit a written request; allowing the Division to issue a cease and desist order under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Finance
2/13
Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.
3/31
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Administrative Agencies -see also- Electronic Government
Appeals -see also- Judicial Review
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Easements
Mediation -see also- Arbitration
Notices
Public Service Commission
Real Property
Rules and Regulations
Trees
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-309 )

Documents:

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