Public Utilities: thermal energy networks.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The measure focuses on the regulation and oversight of thermal energy networks operated by public utilities in the state. It would affect utility companies and the customers they serve by establishing policy guidance for these systems. The intent is to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient delivery of thermal energy.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 22). · Apr 23, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 13, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
2. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
3. May 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 28, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
5. Apr 27, 2026Read second time and amended.
6. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 22).
7. Apr 14, 2026Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.
8. Apr 13, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & E. Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 8, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
10. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on U. & E.
11. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
12. Feb 18, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Diane Papan (D) · sponsor
• Papan
• Rogers

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