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SENATE BILL 417

CHAPTER NUMBER: 129
EMERGENCY BILL
File Code: Utility Regulation
Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 608

Sponsored By:
Senators Edwards, Brinkley, Kittleman, Munson, and Pipkin

Entitled:
Public Service Commission - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs and Services - Customer Notification and Report

Synopsis:

Requiring electric companies and gas companies to notify affected customers of energy efficiency and conservation charges and benefits at least annually on the company's website or included with billing information; requiring the Public Service Commission to report to the General Assembly on the status of energy efficiency and conservation programs by February 1, 2009, and every 2 years thereafter; making the Act an emergency measure; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
Senate Action
1/31
First Reading Finance
2/6
Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
3/23
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/24
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
4/2
Returned Passed
House Action
3/24
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
4/1
Re-referred Economic Matters
Hearing 4/2 at 1:00 p.m.
4/5
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
3/31
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/1
Third Reading Passed (134-3)
Action after passage in Senate and House
4/24
Approved by the Governor
- Chapter 129

Sponsored by:

Senator George C. Edwards, District 1
Senator David R. Brinkley, District 4
Senator Allan H. Kittleman, District 9
Senator Donald F. Munson, District 2
Senator E. J. Pipkin, District 36

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Conservation -see also- Soil Conservation
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Disclosure
Electronic Commerce -see also- Electronic Funds Transfer
Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; Power Plants; Solar Energy
Fees -see also- Devt Fees and Taxes; Reimbursement Rates
Notices
Public Service Commission
Reports
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-211 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled, Chapter

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments (Displayed in PDF Format):
Senate
Number: 127371/02     Offered on: March 25, 2008   at: 12:32 p.m.     Status: Adopted

Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 24, 2008: Third Reading Passed (47-0)
House
April 1, 2008: Third Reading Passed (134-3)



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