2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1285

EMERGENCY BILL
File Code: Utility Regulation
Sponsored By:
Delegate Kelly
Entitled:
Public Service Commission - Energy Efficiency - Cost Recovery Surcharge Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the Public Service Commission, when implementing specified energy efficiency and conservation measures, from allowing a gas company or an electric company to impose a surcharge or any other additional fee on residential ratepayers for the purpose of cost recovery in addition to the adopted rate; 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
2/13
First Reading Economic Matters
2/25
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
4/3
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Conservation -see also- Soil Conservation
Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; Power Plants; Solar Energy
Fees -see also- Devt Fees and Taxes; Reimbursement Rates
Public Service Commission
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-211 , 7-211 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered