New York A02004 requires the public service commission to hold public hearings on proposed utility rate increases.

New York A02004 amends the public service law to mandate that the public service commission hold public hearings on any proposed increases in utility rates, fees, rentals, or charges. These hearings must occur at least ninety days before the commission decides on the increase. The hearings will take place in the area where the increase is proposed and will include public comments and opportunities for the public to ask questions of both the commission and the utility.

New York A02004 requires the public service commission to hold public hearings on proposed utility rate increases.

New York A02004 amends the public service law to mandate that the public service commission hold public hearings on any proposed increases in utility rates, fees, rentals, or charges. These hearings must occur at least ninety days before the commission decides on the increase. The hearings will take place in the area where the increase is proposed and will include public comments and opportunities for the public to ask questions of both the commission and the utility.