SENATE BILL 746

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

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