Bill
H 4007
Overview: H 4007, Public Service Authority Construction Authorization, bill, referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, introduced April 07, 2025Purpose and Intent: The
Overview: H 4007, Public Service Authority Construction Authorization, bill, referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, introduced April 07, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to authorize the South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) to construct, acquire, or operate certain electric utility facilities and infrastructure. The bill aims to provide Santee Cooper with the necessary legal authority to expand and modernize its electric grid and generation assets.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes Santee Cooper to construct, acquire, or operate electric utility facilities, including power plants, transmission lines, and distribution systems
- Allows Santee Cooper to enter into contracts and agreements related to the development and operation of these electric utility facilities
- Grants Santee Cooper the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of land and rights-of-way necessary for the construction and operation of electric utility facilities
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly impact Santee Cooper, the state-owned electric utility, by granting it the legal authority to expand and modernize its electric infrastructure. It could also affect landowners and communities where Santee Cooper's new facilities are constructed.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry and is currently under consideration.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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