2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1148

CHAPTER NUMBER: 267 File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 283
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Public Service Commission)
Entitled:
Public Service Commission - Enforcement - Cease and Desist Orders

Synopsis:

Authorizing the Public Service Commission to issue specified types of cease and desist orders under specified circumstances; providing that a cease and desist order shall be served in a specified manner, be effective under specified situations, and contain specified information; providing guidelines for requests and completion of evidentiary hearings under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/8
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/13
Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environmental Matters
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/20
Third Reading Passed (138-1)
3/29
Returned Passed
4/25
Signed by the Governor Chapter 267
Senate Action
3/21
First Reading Finance
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 3/26 at 3:00 p.m.
3/28
Favorable Report by Finance
3/29
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/30
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Environmental Matters Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
DISCIPLINE
HEARINGS
PENALTIES
PROCESS SERVING
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
UTILITIES -see also- HIGH VOLTAGE LINES; TELEPHONES; WATER
Bill affects the following Statute:
Public Utility Companies
( 13-208 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments:
House
Number: 000715/1 (PDF)     Offered on: March 19, 2002   at: 10:26 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
House
March 20, 2002: Third Reading Passed (138-1)
Senate
March 30, 2002: Third Reading Passed (46-0)