SB127 - Allows PSC to consider the ability to pay in setting utility rates and may establish programs for low-income residents

SB 0127

Allows PSC to consider the ability to pay in setting utility rates and may establish programs for low-income residents

Sponsor:	Bland
LR Number:	0141S.01I	Fiscal Note:	0141-01
Committee:	Commerce and Environment
Last Action:	02/18/03 - Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Commerce and		Journal page:
	Environment Committee
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Effective Date:	August 28, 2003

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Current Bill Summary

SB 127 - This act allows the Public Service Commission to consider the ability to pay as a factor in setting utility rates and may establish programs for low-income residents. The Commission may also require public utilities to provide information on the coordination of other programs and other bill related information.

This act is identical to SB 1234 (2002) and HB 1875 (2002) and similar to SCS/SB 246.
CINDY KADLEC