Signed by Governor Ned Lamont

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends certain proceedings relating to electric transmission lines and the membership and processes of the Connecticut siting council.

Highlights:

• Amends a statutory provision relating to the rights of parties and intervenors in proceedings before the Siting Council relating to the construction of electric transmission lines (Sec. 1). 

• Defines "Modification" as a significant change or alteration in the general physical characteristics of a facility, including any change or alteration that requires the exercise of any right of eminent domain or that expands any existing easement (Sec. 1).

• The council shall employ such employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and such employees shall, in the aggregate, have sufficient expertise in engineering and financial analysis to carry out the provisions of this chapter (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends certain proceedings relating to electric transmission lines and the membership and processes of the Connecticut siting council.

Highlights:

• Amends a statutory provision relating to the rights of parties and intervenors in proceedings before the Siting Council relating to the construction of electric transmission lines (Sec. 1). 

• Defines "Modification" as a significant change or alteration in the general physical characteristics of a facility, including any change or alteration that requires the exercise of any right of eminent domain or that expands any existing easement (Sec. 1).

• The council shall employ such employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and such employees shall, in the aggregate, have sufficient expertise in engineering and financial analysis to carry out the provisions of this chapter (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text