Bill > H8427

This bill requires every gas distribution company, which is a company that delivers natural gas to homes and buildings, to clearly show specific information on customer bills or statements. This information includes the total amount of natural gas used (measured in therms), the cost of distributing that gas, a customer charge, costs for conservation programs, any credits applied, charges that help low-income customers, taxes, and any other fees. The bill also mandates that gas companies issue a single bill for all customers in their service area and defines "conspicuously display" as using a visual illustration that breaks down each part of the bill and its associated cost, with the regulatory division having the power to approve the bill's format. This act will become law immediately upon being passed.