SENATE BILL 459

Sponsored By:

Senator Pipkin

Entitled:

Public Service Commission - Electric and Gas Consumers

Synopsis:

Providing that the primary objective of the Public Service Commission is to obtain the lowest rates for consumers when setting a just and reasonable rate of an electric company or gas company; providing that the primary purpose of the Commission when carrying out specified functions relating to natural gas suppliers is to obtain the best price for gas consumers; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/4

First Reading Finance

2/9

Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices

Prices -see also- Consumer Price Index

Public Service Commission

Rules and Regulations

Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utilities

( 4-102 , 7-601.1 , 7-604 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

Senate

Finance