2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 842

EMERGENCY BILL
File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 794
Sponsored By:
Delegates Carter, Ali, Nathan-Pulliam, Rice, Riley, Stukes, and Taylor
Entitled:
Public Service Commission - Required Approval - Acquisition of Generation Facility

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person, without prior approval of the Public Service Commission, from acquiring a generation facility or acquiring an ownership interest in a generation facility in the State under specified circumstances; 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
2/11
First Reading Economic Matters
3/4
Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
3/24
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Jill P. Carter, District 41
Delegate Saqib Ali, District 39
Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10
Delegate Craig L. Rice, District 15
Delegate B. Daniel Riley, District 34A
Delegate Melvin L. Stukes, District 44
Delegate Herman L. Taylor, Jr., District 14

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Mergers and Acquisitions
Power Plants
Public Service Commission
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies
( 6-105.1 )

Documents:

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