Creates provisions relating to the regulation of public utilities
Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
Summary
The bill adds rules that any Missouri public utility rate increase must be judged as just and reasonable, meaning the lowest possible impact on customers while still allowing safe service. It also mandates at least one local public hearing for each utility’s service area, with mailed notice, opportunities for customers to testify, and a requirement that the commission explain how public input affected its decision. The aim is to protect affordability and increase transparency in rate setting.
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