1996 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 660

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1240
Sponsored By:
Senator Collins
Entitled:
Public Service Companies - Small Business Impact

Synopsis:

Requiring a public service company to submit an economic impact analysis and rating to the Public Service Commission when applying for grant of a franchise, approval of a change in rates, or issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity; prohibiting the Public Service Commission from granting specified actions concerning a public service company if the approvals would provide unfair economic advantage to the public service company over small businesses; and defining terms.

Legislative History

Senate Action
2/2
First Reading Finance
2/6
Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.
2/13
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
2/19
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
FRANCHISES
PRICES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
SMALL BUSINESS
UTILITIES -see also- HIGH VOLTAGE LINES, TELEPHONES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 78 Public Service Commission Law
( 28.1 , 28.5 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available