SENATE BILL 21

File Code: Utility Regulation

Sponsored By:

Senator Lawlah

Entitled:

Gas Companies and Electric Companies - Rates - Reductions

Synopsis:

Requiring the Public Service Commission to establish gas and electric service rate reductions for customers who have a family income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines; requiring the Commission to impose certain surcharges on specified services; requiring the Commission to authorize gas or electric companies to add an amount to customers' bills; requiring the Comptroller to administer collection of the revenues and place them in a certain fund; providing that the fund is not subject to reversion; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

08/26

Pre-filed

1/13

First Reading Finance

2/15

Hearing 2/25 at 12:00 p.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMPTROLLER

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

PRICES -see also- CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

UTILITIES -see also- HIGH VOLTAGE LINES; TELEPHONES; WATER

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utility Companies

( 4-307 , 4-503 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered