UTILITY-TERMINATION/REFERENDUM

Summary

The bill bars utilities from terminating water service to residential customers when forecasts show freezing (32 °F or below) or extreme heat (90 °F or above) within the next six days, or when a heat watch, advisory, or excessive heat warning is issued. It also prevents termination of gas or electric service used solely for heating or cooling under similar weather conditions. Finally, any large investor‑owned utility that seeks to acquire a state‑owned water or sewer utility must first win approval in a public referendum.

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