2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 736

CHAPTER NUMBER: 306
EMERGENCY BILL File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 703
Sponsored By:
Delegates McHale, Davis, Haddaway, Krysiak, and Vaughn
Entitled:
Electric Universal Service Program - Modifications

Synopsis:

Altering specified criteria for providing bill assistance under the electric universal service program; repealing a limitation on providing arrearage retirement assistance under the program; clarifying the scope of weatherization assistance funded under the program; authorizing the program to provide arrearage retirement assistance to specified customers under specified conditions; authorizing the Department of Human Resources to establish specified criteria and to coordinate program benefits; etc.

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
2/11
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/10
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
3/11
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/13
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
4/3
House Concur - Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-1)
Passed Enrolled
Senate Action
3/16
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
3/17
Re-assigned Finance
3/19
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
4/2
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
4/1
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4/2
Third Reading Passed with Amendments (47-0)
Action after passage in House and Senate
5/7
Approved by the Governor
- Chapter 306

Sponsored by:

Delegate Brian K. McHale, District 46
Delegate Dereck E. Davis, District 25
Delegate Jeannie Haddaway, District 37B
Delegate Carolyn J. Krysiak, District 46
Delegate Michael L. Vaughn, District 24

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Administrative Agencies -see also- Electronic Government
Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; Power Plants; Solar Energy
Housing -see also- Apartments; Condominiums; Mobile Homes
Human Resources, Department of
Public Service Commission
Reports
Revenue and Taxes -see also- Dev Fees & Taxes; specific tax.
Social Services -see also- Welfare
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-512.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled, Chapter
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments (Displayed in PDF Format):
Senate
Number: 487375/01     Offered on: April 3, 2009   at: 10:41 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
House
March 13, 2009: Third Reading Passed (134-0)
April 3, 2009: Third Reading Passed (136-1)
Senate
April 2, 2009: Third Reading Passed (47-0)