SB616

Pennsylvania SB616 amends public utility regulations to prohibit certain advertising and lobbying expenses from being charged to consumers and.

Pennsylvania SB616 amends Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to restrict public utilities from charging consumers for certain advertising and lobbying expenses. Specifically, it prohibits utilities from including in their rate determinations any expenses related to influencing legislation, participating in political campaigns, attempting to sway public opinion, political advertising, or supporting public policy research. These expenses must be charged to the utility's stockholders instead.