SB 567 – Modifies provisions relating to large water public utilities

• Sponsor: Cierpiot
• LR Number: 2229S.01I
• Committee: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
• Last Action: 4/18/2023 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee (2229S.02C)
• Effective Date: August 28, 2023

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 567 - This act provides that the Public Service Commission shall issue a decision on approval of an acquisition by a large water public utility of a small water utility within six months of the application submission. If the Commission does not issue a decision within six months, such application shall be automatically approved. This act further modifies the definition of "large water public utility".

This act is substantially similar to provisions in HCS/SB 275 (2023), and similar to SCS/HCS/HB 1152 (2023).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Amendments

No Amendments Found.