Before a pipeline company can ask the Public Utilities Commission for a permit to build a pipeline, it must now get written permission from at least 90 percent of landowners whose property would be affected by the pipeline easement. The commission cannot hold a hearing on the pipeline permit application until the company proves it has this landowner consent, and the company still cannot use eminent domain to take land until it receives final approval from the commission.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 196
Karla Lems
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day