Bill Text - HB1331 (2022)

Relative to power line maintenance and construction.


Revision: March 4, 2022, 4:09 p.m.

Rep. Baroody, Hills. 43

January 18, 2022

2022-0140h

12/11

 

 

Amendment to HB 1331

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

 

1  Service Equipment of Public Utilities; Installation and Maintenance of Power Lines.  Amend RSA 370:12 to read as follows:

370:12 Installation of Power Line Extensions. Any New Hampshire utility customer that requires a power line extension located on private property may hire a contractor who is [licensed in the state of New Hampshire and is] approved by the utility. Such contractor shall supply and install materials specified by the local utility for underground and overhead line extensions, the cost of which shall be borne by the utility customer.

2022-0140h

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill allows any New Hampshire utility customer that requires a power line extension located on private property to hire any contractor who is approved by the utility.