2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 743

File Code: Utility Regulation
Sponsored By:
Delegate Hucker
Entitled:
Electric Companies - Purchase or Use of Mountaintop Coal - Prohibited

Synopsis:

Prohibiting an electric company that operates a coal-fired generating station in the State from purchasing or using coal extracted by mountaintop removal; and requiring the Public Service Commission to give due consideration to ensuring that an applicant complies with the prohibition before taking final action on an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for an electric generating station.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/10
First Reading Economic Matters
2/18
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/4
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Coal
Construction
Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; Pollut
Power Plants
Public Service Commission
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-207 , 7-207 , 7-213 )

Documents:

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