HOUSE BILL 737

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 897

Sponsored By:

Delegate McHale

Entitled:

Public Service Commission - Acquisition of Power to Influence Electric Company, Gas and Electric Company, or Gas Company Policy or Action - Authorization

Synopsis:

Providing that a specified provision of law may not be construed to limit the authority of the Public Service Commission to authorize a specified person to directly or indirectly acquire the power to exercise influence over the policy or action of an electric company, a gas and electric company, or a gas company; providing for the application of the Act; and making the Act an emergency measure.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

2/10

First Reading Economic Matters

2/25

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Mergers and Acquisitions

Public Service Commission

Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies

( 6-105 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered