SENATE BILL 126

File Code: Utility Regulation

Sponsored By:

Senators Lawlah, Exum, and Currie

Entitled:

Gas and Electric Companies - Rates - Reductions

Synopsis:

Requiring the Public Service Commission to establish residential customer gas and electric service rates based upon ability to pay; requiring the Commission to conduct proceedings to establish specified procedures, requirements, and cost and revenues; requiring the Commission to submit certain reports to the General Assembly; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

1/22

First Reading Finance

2/15

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

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Gloria Lawlah, District 26

Senator Ulysses Currie, District 25

Senator Nathaniel Exum, District 24

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG.; LABELING; WARRANTIES.

PRICES -see also- CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

REPORTS -see also- RECORDS

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