Relating to the residential rates of public utilities; and prescribing an effective date.

Passed on 3/17/26

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From the Legislature

Allows a public utility other than a power or gas company to raise rates year-round. Takes effect 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.0). Allows an increase in the residential rates of a public utility to take effect from November 1 to March 31 for public utilities other than public utilities that provide electricity or natural gas services. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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4 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3

1:00 PM

House Commerce and Consumer Protection Public Hearing

Feb 5

1:00 PM

House Commerce and Consumer Protection Work Session

Feb 16

3:00 PM

Senate Energy and Environment Public Hearing

Feb 18

3:00 PM

Senate Energy and Environment Public Hearing

Feb 23

3:00 PM

Senate Energy and Environment Public Hearing and Possible Work Session

Feb 23

3:00 PM

Senate Energy and Environment Public Hearing and Work Session