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H7883

Provides amendments to procedures necessary for approval of transactions between utilities by giving the public utilities commission jurisdiction; mandates public hearings, allows intervention by any interested party and provides for appeal.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7883 amends procedures for utility transactions, shifting approval authority to the Public Utilities Commission and mandating public.

Rhode Island H7883 revises the approval process for transactions between utilities, transferring jurisdiction from the division to the Public Utilities Commission. The bill mandates public hearings for such transactions, allowing any interested party to intervene. It also provides for appeals of the commission's decisions. This change aims to ensure transparency and public participation in the approval of utility transactions.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations