1. (1) As used in this section, "public utility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 54-2-1.

2. (2) A public utility that files any eminent domain action for a high voltage power line in a calendar year shall submit, on or before July 1 of each year, a report to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee detailing:

   1. (a) the number of condemnation actions filed in the previous calendar year;
   2. (b) infrastructure siting analyses completed to identify and evaluate alternatives using federal public lands prior to initiating a condemnation action;
   3. (c) reasons for not utilizing federal public lands, if applicable; and
   4. (d) any coordination efforts with federal land management agencies.

Enacted by Chapter 297, 2025 General Session