Before companies can apply to the state Public Utilities Commission for a pipeline permit, they must first obtain a county permit under this new requirement. This adds a local approval step before the state-level permitting process can begin, giving counties an opportunity to review pipeline projects before they reach the state commission.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Commerce and Energy Tabled Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 195
First Reading Senate S.J. 178
Commerce and Energy — Tabled