Repeals the attorney general's duty to represent utility customers in Public Utilities Commission and federal proceedings.

The bill repeals the attorney general's duty to represent residential and small business utility consumers in matters before the Public Utilities Commission and in certain federal proceedings. It removes the requirement for the attorney general to intervene in federal proceedings related to the regulation of wholesale energy rates and fuel used by public utilities. The bill also eliminates the attorney general's role in representing utility consumers in matters before the commission, including appeals. The repeal includes conforming changes to statutory references.

Repeals the attorney general's duty to represent utility customers in Public Utilities Commission and federal proceedings.

The bill repeals the attorney general's duty to represent residential and small business utility consumers in matters before the Public Utilities Commission and in certain federal proceedings. It removes the requirement for the attorney general to intervene in federal proceedings related to the regulation of wholesale energy rates and fuel used by public utilities. The bill also eliminates the attorney general's role in representing utility consumers in matters before the commission, including appeals. The repeal includes conforming changes to statutory references.