Establishes the residential ratepayers advisory board to oversee the office of the consumer advocate and ensure focus on residential utility.

The bill establishes the residential ratepayers advisory board to provide oversight of the office of the consumer advocate. The board ensures the consumer advocate focuses on assuring that residential utility customers receive safe and reliable services. The board consists of nine members: three appointed by the speaker of the house, three by the senate president, and three by the governor and council. Members represent various interests, including residential ratepayers, the elderly, low-income individuals, small business owners, and environmental concerns.

Establishes the residential ratepayers advisory board to oversee the office of the consumer advocate and ensure focus on residential utility.

The bill establishes the residential ratepayers advisory board to provide oversight of the office of the consumer advocate. The board ensures the consumer advocate focuses on assuring that residential utility customers receive safe and reliable services. The board consists of nine members: three appointed by the speaker of the house, three by the senate president, and three by the governor and council. Members represent various interests, including residential ratepayers, the elderly, low-income individuals, small business owners, and environmental concerns.