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Introduced
02/11/2019
02/11/2019
In Committee
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to utility intervenor reimbursement; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the utility intervenor account The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a utility intervenor reimbursement program in New York. It creates a new section in the Public Service Law that allows participants, such as groups representing residential or small business customers, to apply for reimbursement of reasonable advocate's fees, expert witness fees, and other costs for participating in certain utility proceedings before the Public Service Commission. The bill also establishes a Utility Intervenor Account in the State Finance Law to hold the reimbursement funds received from utilities. The program is intended to facilitate public participation in utility rate cases and other relevant proceedings by providing financial assistance to participants who may face significant hardship in covering the costs of effective participation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (on 03/10/2020)
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