Bill Text: NC S666 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Study Energy Generation/Transmission
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-03-30 - Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate [S666 Detail]
Download: North_Carolina-2015-S666-Amended.html
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2015
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SENATE BILL 666
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Short Title: Study Energy Generation/Transmission. |
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Sponsors: |
Senators Apodaca (Primary Sponsor); Brock, Cook, B. Jackson, Newton, and Pate. |
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Referred to: |
Rules and Operations of the Senate. |
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March 30, 2015
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to authorize The Legislative Research Commission to study the adequacy of the laws governing energy generation and transmission in North Carolina.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. The Legislative Research Commission may study the legal and regulatory structure governing the generation and transmission of energy in the State. In its study, the Commission may consider any of the following issues:
(1) The most desirable future mix of electric generation, both in terms of energy source, and the nature and economic model of the generation.
(2) The adequacy of the current electric transmission system and future needs for quantitative and qualitative development.
(3) Universal access to electric energy and assignment of responsibility to provide it.
(4) Stranded investment costs and benefits.
(5) Any other issue the Commission considers relevant to its study.
SECTION 2. The Legislative Research Commission may make an interim report to the 2015 General Assembly when it reconvenes in 2016 and shall make its final report to the 2017 General Assembly. Each report shall include the findings and recommendations of the study, including any legislative proposals.
SECTION 3. This act becomes effective July 1, 2015.
