Modifies certain provisions relating to the means of energy production

Deleted all provisions regarding the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission facilities within highway rights-of-way.

Removed definitions for 'electric transmission facilities' and 'highway' that were used to govern the colocation rules.

Added a new restriction stating that regulators cannot increase a utility's allowed return on equity solely because the utility is constructing a zero-emission facility.

Changed the amendment target from Section TITLE on Page 1 to Section 393.1910 on Page 15.

The bill's purpose was changed from repealing sections related to general energy production to specifically addressing electric utilities.

New definitions were added for 'electric transmission facilities' (listing public, investor-owned, and municipal utilities) and 'highway' (including interstate, freeway, and state highways).

New requirements were established allowing electric transmission facilities to be installed in highway rights-of-way, subject to safety and engineering standards.

The commission and Department of Transportation are now required to develop uniform criteria for placing transmission lines alongside existing highway infrastructure.

New duties were assigned to the commission and department to review colocation requests, ensure public safety, avoid duplicate corridors, and enforce reasonable construction conditions.

The bill's purpose was changed from repealing sections to enact six new sections relating to electric utilities to repealing sections to enact five new sections relating to the means of energy production.

The definition of covered facilities was removed, eliminating the specific focus on electric transmission lines and replacing it with a broader focus on energy production.

New authority was added to issue loans and make investments specifically for renewable energy sources (wind, water, solar, biomass, etc.) and indigenous Missouri fossil fuels (coal, heavy oil, tar sands) and synthetic fuels.

New authority was added to insure loans used for developing energy resources and to make temporary loans to defray development costs.

Language regarding the sale of projects was modified to allow the purchaser of a project to be responsible for its construction.

The bill's title and purpose were updated to repeal sections related to nuclear energy and instead enact sections relating to electric utilities.

Provisions related to nuclear energy, fossil fuels, and renewable energy loans were removed from the list of authorized powers.

New definitions were created for 'electric transmissions facilities' and 'highway' to clarify which entities and road types are covered by the new regulations.

New requirements were established for the commission and department of transportation to develop uniform criteria for colocation, set review timelines, and ensure public safety when installing transmission lines in highway rights-of-way.

The bill's purpose was changed to repeal sections related to renewable energy and instead enact new sections relating to nuclear energy.

A new section 260.035 was added to grant the authority broad powers necessary to carry out its purposes under the new nuclear energy framework.

New powers were added to allow the authority to engage in research and development for energy resources, including nuclear, and to make temporary loans for energy resource development projects.

The list of eligible energy sources was modified to include fossil fuels and synthetic fuels, while explicitly removing the exclusion of nuclear fuel found in the previous version.

Specific requirements regarding renewable energy portfolio standards, including percentage targets and solar energy mandates, were removed.

Provisions related to 'renewable energy credits' (RECs) and 'accelerated renewable buyers' were removed.