Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023
This bill allows electrical utilities to clear vegetation near power lines on National Forest System land without needing a separate timber sale, provided the work follows existing land management plans and environmental laws. It requires utilities to share proceeds from selling any cleared vegetation (minus transportation costs) with the Forest Service, though they aren't forced to sell the material. The law directly affects utilities operating in national forests and the Forest Service managing those lands. Key provisions streamline vegetation management for fire safety while ensuring revenue from removed materials benefits the agency.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 12, 2023
Last action Jul 12, 2023
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Committee
1
Jul 12, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2364)
upper
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dianne Feinstein
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Laphonza R. Butler
DDemocratic
Co
Patty Murray
DDemocratic
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