2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 283

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1148
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Public Service Commission)
Entitled:
Public Service Commission - Enforcement - Cease and Desist Orders

Synopsis:

Authorizing the Public Service Commission to issue cease and desist orders if a person has engaged or is about to engage in any violation of the Public Utility Companies Article, or orders or regulations adopted under the article, and immediate action is in the public interest; providing for a hearing on the cease and desist order on written request; and rescinding any cease and desist order for which a requested hearing is not provided within specified time limits.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/23
First Reading Senate Rules
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
1/25
Hearing cancelled
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Finance Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
DISCIPLINE
HEARINGS
PENALTIES
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, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Not available at this time
Amendments: None offered