Public utilities: review of accounts: electrical and gas corporations: rates: political influence activities.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill restricts electrical and gas corporations in California from recording expenses related to opposing municipalization efforts in accounts that ratepayers pay for, or otherwise recover from ratepayers. It requires the Public Utilities Commission to monitor and investigate compliance with this prohibition. The bill also grants the Public Advocate’s Office the same authority as the commission to review utility accounts and discover information. Finally, it clarifies that certain political activities are exempt from the restrictions.
Key provisions
- Prohibits utilities from recording expenses related to opposing municipalization in accounts recovered from ratepayers.
- Requires the Public Utilities Commission to monitor and investigate compliance with the prohibition.
- Grants the Public Advocate’s Office the same authority to review utility accounts as the commission.
- Defines ‘above-the-line account’ and ‘below-the-line account’ for accounting purposes.
- Specifically defines ‘political influence activity’ and outlines exemptions.
- Clarifies that moving expenses between accounts does not protect them from disclosure.
- States that no reimbursement is required from the state for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new crime.
Who is affected
- Electrical corporations
- Gas corporations
- Ratepayers
- Public Utilities Commission
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