2009 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 794

EMERGENCY BILL
File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 842
Sponsored By:
Senators Pipkin and Rosapepe
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.
Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Finance
2/11
Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
2/27
Hearing cancelled
3/9
Unfavorable Report by Finance Withdrawn
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator E. J. Pipkin, District 36
Senator Jim Rosapepe, District 21

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: Not available at this time
Amendments: None offered