Conveyances of interests in real property; public hearing required.

Conveyances of interests in real property; public hearing required. Requires localities disposing of any permanent easements or rights-of-way for the construction of (i) new electric transmission or distribution facilities of more than 69 kilovolts, (ii) data center operations or supporting electric transmission or distribution facilities of more than 69 kilovolts, or (iii) any commercial or industrial facility that requires electric service through facilities described in clause (i) to hold a public hearing prior to disposing of any such real property interest. The bill requires that such public hearing include a disclosure of the proposed use, anticipated impacts to the community and environment, and any alternative locations considered by the governing body.

Finally, the bill mandates that no vote on any action intended to dispose of any real property interest may be taken until a public hearing is held.