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HCS/SCS/SB 131 - This act modifies provisions relating to the distribution of energy. EMINENT DOMAIN: Under the act, private entities shall not have the power of eminent domain for the purpose of constructing above-ground merchant lines, as such term is defined in the act. This section is similar to SCS/HB 1062 (2019). DEFINITION OF "ELECTRIC SUPPLIER": This act adds certain municipally owned or operated utilities to the definition of "electric supplier" for purposes of a provision of law governing the trimming, removing, and controlling of trees and other vegetation by electric suppliers. This section is identical to HB 1025 (2019) and to a provision in the truly agreed SCS/HB 355 (2019). STATE ENERGY PLAN: This act requires that the comprehensive state energy plan implemented by the Division of Energy shall be reviewed by the Division by January 1, 2021, and biennially thereafter, and updated if necessary. This act requires the Division of Energy, either directly or through contracting with an organization, to use a diverse stakeholder system to conduct the review. Further, this act requires the Division of Energy to issue a report, along with the review, suggesting policy changes as set forth in this act. The report shall be submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. This provision is similar to HB 357 (2019), HCS/SB 727 (2018), HB 1998 (2018), SB 278 (2017), SCS/HCS/HB 661 (2017), a provision contained in the perfected HCS/HB 340 (2017), SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1804 (2016), and a provision contained in the perfected HCS/HB 2689 (2016). JAMIE ANDREWS HA 1: TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.
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