Bill > HB05396

This bill seeks to modify the regulations surrounding the Combined Public Benefits Charge (CPBC), which is a fee included on electric bills to support various public energy programs. Specifically, the bill proposes two key changes: first, it would remove any component of the CPBC from electric bills that has not been explicitly approved by the General Assembly (the state legislature), effectively nullifying any existing charges that lack legislative approval. Second, the bill would establish a new requirement that any future charges included in the CPBC can only be implemented after receiving an affirmative vote from the General Assembly. The purpose of these changes appears to be increasing legislative oversight and control over additional fees charged to electric utility customers, ensuring that such charges receive direct scrutiny and approval from elected representatives before being passed on to consumers. By requiring explicit legislative approval, the bill aims to provide more transparency and accountability in the assessment of public benefits charges on electric bills.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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