1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 28

CHAPTER NUMBER: 134 File Code: Utility Regulation
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Public Service Commission)
Entitled:
Public Service Commission - Gas Companies - Civil Penalties

Synopsis:

Providing that the civil penalties that may be assessed against a gas company or gas master meter operator for violations of certain Public Service Commission safety standards and regulations may not exceed the injunctive and monetary sanctions provided under a specified federal act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
7/27
Pre-filed
1/13
First Reading Finance
Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m.
2/22

Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
2/23
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
2/25
Third Reading Passed (44-1)
4/10
Return Passed
4/27
Signed by the Governor Chapter 134
House Action
2/26
First Reading Environmental Matters
3/10
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/30
Favorable Report by Environmental Matters
3/29
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/30
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Finance Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
PENALTIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
UTILITIES -see also- HIGH VOLTAGE LINES; TELEPHONES; WATER
Bill affects the following Statute:
Public Utility Companies
( 13-203 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments:
Senate
Number: 327661/1 (PDF)     Offered on: February 23, 1999   at: 10:50 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
February 25, 1999: Third Reading Passed (44-1)
House
March 30, 1999: Third Reading Passed (133-0)