Amendment 2026-2158EBA to HB1723 (2026)

Requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure.


Revision: June 16, 2026, 9:34 a.m.

June 16, 2026

2026-2158-EBA

09/05

 

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 1723-FN

 

The Committee on Enrolled Bills to which was referred HB 1723-FN

 

 

AN ACT requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure.

 

 

Having considered the same, report the same with the following amendment, and the recommendation that the bill as amended ought to pass.

 

FOR THE COMMITTEE

 

 

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Explanation to Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 1723-FN

 

This enrolled bill amendment makes technical changes to the bill.

 

 

Enrolled Bill Amendment to HB 1723-FN

 

Amend paragraph II as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing line 2 with the following:  

 

this section and complete the investigation within a time period not to exceed 12 months of its

 

Amend paragraph III as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing line 3 with the following:  

 

necessary to conduct this investigation and implement this act, including, but not limited to,

 

Amend paragraph IV as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing line 1 with the following:  

 

IV.  All data submitted under this section shall be handled in accordance with critical