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HOUSE BILL 1530

File Code: Utility Regulation
Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 844

Sponsored By:
Delegates Waldstreicher and Hecht

Entitled:
Public Service Commission - New Electric Generation Facilities - Rate Regulation and Contracts


Synopsis:

Requiring the Public Service Commission to evaluate plans regarding generating needs; requiring the Commission to approve a specified application only after a consideration of specified need; stating a goal to return to a regulated electric market; requiring that new electric generation facilities be owned by electric companies or a consortium; allowing new generation facilities to be owned by other specified entities; requiring electricity to be offered for sale first to electric companies or a consortium; etc.


History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
House Action
3/9
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
3/16
Re-referred Economic Matters
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher, District 18
Delegate Sue Hecht, District 3A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Construction
Contracts -see also- Land Installment Contracts; Procurement
Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; Power Plants; Solar Energy
Jurisdiction
Power Plants
Public Service Commission
Rules and Regulations
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-201 , 7-207 , 7-518 )


Documents:

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

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

Amendments: None offered



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