Electrical corporations: rates.

Summary

The bill adds a rule that electric utilities may not propose rate increases higher than the inflation rate unless a majority of their customers approve it in a formal election. The Public Utilities Commission can still allow higher hikes only for safety upgrades, modernization, or higher fuel costs. Violations would be criminal offenses, and local agencies are not required to be reimbursed for any related costs.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 1.) (March 26). · Mar 27, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 30, 2025
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Mar 26, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 30, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 23, 2025In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
6. Apr 1, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Mar 28, 2025Read second time and amended.
8. Mar 27, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 1.) (March 26).
9. Feb 3, 2025Referred to Com. on U. & E.
10. Jan 9, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee February 8.
11. Jan 8, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ta · sponsor

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