California SB327 amends the Public Utilities Code to restrict utilities from using ratepayer funds for political influence activities and certain.

California SB327 amends the Public Utilities Code to prohibit utilities from using ratepayer funds for political influence activities, including lobbying and campaign contributions. The bill also restricts utilities from recording certain expenses to above-the-line accounts, which are accounts that contain expenses a utility recovers from ratepayers. These restricted expenses include membership dues, sponsorships, promotional advertising, and certain payments to outside vendors. The Public Utilities Commission is tasked with monitoring and investigating compliance with these provisions.

California SB327 amends the Public Utilities Code to restrict utilities from using ratepayer funds for political influence activities and certain.

California SB327 amends the Public Utilities Code to prohibit utilities from using ratepayer funds for political influence activities, including lobbying and campaign contributions. The bill also restricts utilities from recording certain expenses to above-the-line accounts, which are accounts that contain expenses a utility recovers from ratepayers. These restricted expenses include membership dues, sponsorships, promotional advertising, and certain payments to outside vendors. The Public Utilities Commission is tasked with monitoring and investigating compliance with these provisions.