Prohibits certain charges by public utilities to customers
Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
Summary
The bill would make it illegal for gas, electric, water and sewer companies to charge customers for promotional advertising, charitable contributions, or lobbying activities. It also requires utilities to charge rates that are just, reasonable and applied equally, and adds rules on fire‑hydrant fees, deposit interest, and large‑customer tariffs. The measure failed to pass.
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