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HF 2227

A bill for an act relating to land restoration following the initial construction of electric transmission lines, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill establishes land restoration standards for electric transmission line construction sites, creating enforceable requirements for property rehabilitation with retroactive application.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HF 2227

Legislative bill overview

HF 2227 establishes requirements for landowners and utility companies regarding land restoration after electric transmission lines are initially constructed across private property. The bill addresses the restoration obligations and standards that apply once transmission line construction is completed, with provisions allowing retroactive application to past projects.

Why is this important

Transmission line construction can significantly disturb agricultural land, wetlands, and other property. Without clear restoration standards, disputes arise over what constitutes adequate reclamation and who bears the financial burden. This bill attempts to create enforceable standards that protect landowners' interests while facilitating necessary grid infrastructure development.

Potential points of contention

  • Restoration standards definition: The bill's specific requirements for soil restoration, vegetation replanting, and drainage repair are not detailed in available summaries, making it unclear whether standards are stringent enough to satisfy landowners or economically feasible for utilities
  • Retroactive applicability: Applying requirements to already-completed projects may impose unexpected costs on utilities and create disputes over what standards applied at the time of original construction
  • Enforcement mechanisms: The bill lacks detail on how restoration standards will be monitored, enforced, and what remedies exist if utilities fail to comply adequately

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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