Public utilities: rate changes: notifications.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Utilities and Energy
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the notification requirement for public utilities regarding rate changes. Currently, utilities must provide 30 days’ notice to the Public Utilities Commission and the public. This bill extends that notice period to 60 days. The bill also clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new crime related to failing to provide proper notice.
Key provisions
- Extends the notice period for rate changes from 30 days to 60 days.
- Requires public utilities to provide 60 days’ notice to the commission and the public before changing rates.
- Specifies how notice must be provided, including filing new schedules and publishing changes.
- Clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new crime.
- Amends Section 39600 of the Health and Safety Code, authorizing the State Air Resources Board to perform necessary acts.
Who is affected
- Public Utilities Commission
- Public Utilities
- Local Agencies
- School Districts
- Consumers of utility services
Notable changes
- Increases the required notice period for rate changes from 30 to 60 days.
- Creates a new crime related to failing to provide proper rate change notification.
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