The amendment sets the minimum electricity level for projects at 100 megawatts and outlines additional requirements for obtaining a Certificate to Operate. It ensures that local energy studies and water supply impacts are considered in the process.
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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In plain language
This amendment clarifies requirements for a Certificate to Operate for large electricity transmission projects.
The amendment sets the minimum electricity level for projects at 100 megawatts and outlines additional requirements for obtaining a Certificate to Operate. It ensures that local energy studies and water supply impacts are considered in the process.
Summary
This is an amendment to Senate Bill No. 205. The amendment is designed to accomplish the following: 1) Clarify that the particular Certificate to Operate in the bill is intended to relate to the transmission of electricity. 2) The electricity level of projects subject to the bill is increased from a minimum of 30 megawatts to 100 megawatts. 3) Clarify that, in addition to meeting the Public Service Commission’s requirements to issue a Certificate to Operate, the operator must also meet the requirements of the electric distribution company. 4) That in determining whether to grant a Certificate to Operate, the Commission must consider whether PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. has completed relevant studies regarding energy and capacity supply to serve the relevant transmission zone where the facility would be constructed and operated. 5) Clarify that lines 40-45 of Senate Bill No. 205 are not intended to restrict future energy projects solely to those which use renewable energy. 6) In determining whether to grant a Certificate to Operate, the Commission must consider the impact on local and state water supplies.
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- Stephanie L. Hansen · Primary
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Sponsors (1)
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (61)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SA 1 to SB 205 do?
- This is an amendment to Senate Bill No. 205. The amendment is designed to accomplish the following: 1) Clarify that the particular Certificate to Operate in the bill is intended to relate to the transmission of electricity. 2) The electricity level of projects subject to the bill is increased from a minimum of 30 megawatts to 100 megawatts. 3) Clarify that, in addition to meeting the Public Service Commission’s requirements to issue a Certificate to Operate, the operator must also meet the requirements of the electric distribution company. 4) That in determining whether to grant a Certificate to Operate, the Commission must consider whether PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. has completed relevant studies regarding energy and capacity supply to serve the relevant transmission zone where the facility would be constructed and operated. 5) Clarify that lines 40-45 of Senate Bill No. 205 are not intended to restrict future energy projects solely to those which use renewable energy. 6) In determining whether to grant a Certificate to Operate, the Commission must consider the impact on local and state water supplies.
- Who sponsors SA 1 to SB 205?
- SA 1 to SB 205 is sponsored by Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SA 1 to SB 205?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SA 1 to SB 205?
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