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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Utility votes at RTO meetings. Beginning in 2027, requires certain public utilities that provide electric utility service to file with the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) an annual report that: (1) lists, or otherwise provides access to information on, each recorded vote cast by the public utility, and any affiliate of the public utility, at a meeting of the PJM Interconnection, LLC regional transmission organization (RTO), regardless of whether the vote is disclosed by the RTO; and (2) includes a brief description explaining how each vote identified supports the provision of electric utility service with the attributes set forth in Indiana's state energy policy. Provides that for purposes of this requirement, a meeting means a meeting of: (1) specified permanent standing committees of the RTO; or (2) any senior task force of the RTO that is active during the calendar year with respect to which a report is submitted by a public utility under the bill's provisions. Requires the IURC to post on the IURC's website the reports received under the bill's provisions. Requires the IURC to adopt rules to implement these provisions.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain public utilities that provide electric service to file an annual report with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) starting in 2027, detailing every recorded vote cast by the utility or its affiliates at meetings of the PJM Interconnection, LLC, a regional transmission organization (RTO) that manages the bulk power transmission system for parts of Indiana. These reports must include a brief explanation of how each vote supports the provision of electric utility service with attributes like reliability, affordability, resiliency, stability, and environmental sustainability, as outlined in Indiana's state energy policy. The bill defines "meeting" to include specific standing committees and active senior task forces of the RTO, and "recorded vote" as any vote that is tabulated, excluding votes for leadership positions. The IURC will then post these reports on its website and is tasked with adopting rules to implement these new requirements.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications (on 01/08/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1434/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1434/HB1434.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1434/fiscal-notes/HB1434.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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