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HI SCR38

HI SCR38
Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Investigate Measures To Benefit Vulnerable Customers, Such As Low-income And Retired Customers, And Identify Funding Sources To Support Social Policy Objectives That Would Prevent The Shifting Of Costs To Other Ratepayers.


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Introduced
03/08/2022
In Committee
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
04/06/2022
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE Public Utilities Commission to investigate measures to benefit vulnerable customers, such as low-income and retired customers, and identify funding sources to support social policy objectives that would prevent THE shifting OF costs to other ratepayers. .

AI Summary

This Concurrent Resolution requests the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), a government agency that oversees utility companies, to look into ways to help customers who are struggling financially, specifically those with low incomes and retirees who often live on fixed budgets. The PUC is asked to find solutions that support these vulnerable customers and to identify where the money would come from to pay for these programs, ensuring that the costs are not unfairly passed on to other utility customers, which could make bills even higher for everyone. The resolution also requires the PUC to report its findings and any suggestions for new laws to the state Legislature by a specific date before the next legislative session begins.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 46 (on 04/07/2022)

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