Providing incumbent electric transmission owners a right of first refusal for the construction of certain electric transmission lines.

Summary

The bill would let the current owners of electric transmission facilities in Kansas claim the first opportunity to construct, upgrade, own, and maintain new high‑voltage lines that a regional transmission organization has approved. If the incumbent owner wants the project, they must give notice and, for lines needed four years or more in the future, run a competitive bidding process overseen by an independent evaluator. If the incumbent does not act or is deemed unqualified, another transmission entity may proceed.

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