Bill > HB1599

This bill requires electric distribution companies in Pennsylvania to be members of a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), which is an entity that manages the transmission of electricity across a broad geographic area. The bill mandates that these companies submit an annual report to the state's public utility commission by February 1st, detailing all recorded votes cast by the company or its affiliates during RTO meetings in the previous calendar year. The report must include a comprehensive account of votes, including those not previously disclosed, and must provide a 20-100 word explanation of how each vote serves the public interest. The bill defines key terms such as "affiliate" (a corporation with an affiliated interest), "meeting" (any RTO committee or group where votes are taken), and "recorded vote" (any tabulated vote). The legislation aims to increase transparency in electric utility decision-making by requiring detailed documentation of RTO participation. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving electric distribution companies time to prepare for the new reporting requirements.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1599