2005 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1418

File Code: Utility Regulation Prior Year Introduction As: SB 387/04 - FIN Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 48
Sponsored By:
Delegates Bromwell and Pendergrass
Entitled:
Electric Companies and Gas Companies - Use of Trade Names and Trademarks

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the use of the trade name or trademark of an electric company or a gas company by specified persons for specified purposes under specified circumstances; providing that the Act applies to specified persons engaged in specified activities relating to heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration services, plumbing services, appliances, and home improvements; providing that existing obligations or contract rights may not be impaired by the Act; providing for a delayed effective date; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/21
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
3/14
Re-referred Economic Matters
3/22
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3/30
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 4/5 at 1:00 p.m.
4/11
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Eric M. Bromwell, District 8
Delegate Shane E. Pendergrass, District 13

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ADVERTISING
COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc
CONTRACTORS -see also- HEATING & COOLING; HOME IMPROVEMENT
COPYRIGHT
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
HEATING AND COOLING
HOME IMPROVEMENT
NAMES -see also- PROPER NAMES
PLUMBING
UTILITIES -see also- HIGH VOLTAGE LINES; TELEPHONES; WATER

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-801 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered