2010 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1255

EMERGENCY BILL
File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 971
Sponsored By:
Delegates Vaughn, Branch, Davis, McHale, Tarrant, and Walker
Entitled:
Public Service Companies - Gas and Electric Service - Alternative Payment Agreements

Synopsis:

Requiring the Public Service Commission to adopt regulations to limit the authority of a public service company to terminate gas or electric service to a residential customer in arrears under specified circumstances; requiring regulations that would require a public service company to offer customers the option of entering into a specified alternative payment agreement; requiring the Commission to specify the circumstances under which specified restrictions and agreements may be required; 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
2/18
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael L. Vaughn, District 24
Delegate Talmadge Branch, District 45
Delegate Dereck E. Davis, District 25
Delegate Brian K. McHale, District 46
Delegate Shawn Z. Tarrant, District 40
Delegate Jay Walker, District 26

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Notices
Public Service Commission
Reports
Rules and Regulations
Sunset
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-307 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered