2010 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 558

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1224
Sponsored By:
Senators Pinsky, Frosh, Harrington, Raskin, and Rosapepe
Entitled:
Public Service Commission - Long-Term Power Purchasing Agreements - Renewable Energy

Synopsis:

Requiring the Public Service Commission to direct specified electricity suppliers to enter into specified long-term power purchasing agreements according to a specified schedule; stating the findings of the General Assembly; authorizing the Commission to waive the requirement for an electricity supplier to enter into long-term power purchasing agreements under specified circumstances; requiring the Commission to consider specified factors when making a specified determination related to granting a waiver; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 2/16 at 1:45 p.m.
3/1
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Paul G. Pinsky, District 22
Senator Brian E. Frosh, District 16
Senator David C. Harrington, District 47
Senator Jamie Raskin, District 20
Senator Jim Rosapepe, District 21

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Alternative Energy Sources
Contracts -see also- Land Installment Contracts; Procurement
Energy Matters -see also- Alt Energy Res; Fuel; Power Plants
Public Service Commission
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-707 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
Senate
Finance