HOUSE BILL 1238

Sponsored By:

Delegates Klausmeier and D. Hughes

Entitled:

Utility Regulation - Public Service Companies - Use of Funds for Nonregulated Activities

Synopsis:

Prohibiting public service companies from using funds collected under their rates for activities not regulated by the Public Service Commission; and requiring the utility to pay a refund and a penalty under specified circumstances.

Legislative History

House Action

2/14

First Reading Environmental Matters

Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.

2/16

Hearing cancelled

2/28

Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

3/27

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Katherine Klausmeier, District 8

Delegate Donald B. Hughes, District 37A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG., LABELING, WARRANTIES.

PENALTIES

UTILITIES -see also- HIGH VOLTAGE LINES, TELEPHONES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 78 Public Service Commission Law

( 54E )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available