Public utilities: other; guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines; modify.

HB 6039 amends state regulations to require electric utilities to establish worker transition programs that provide training, job placement assistance, and fair wages when restructuring or selling parts of their business. The bill mandates that if a utility sells a division or generating station, the new owner must hire existing workers for at least 30 months and offer comparable pay and benefits before hiring outside candidates. Additionally, the legislation directs the Public Service Commission to create and enforce specific service quality and reliability standards for utilities, including requirements for reporting performance and addressing power outages. These rules aim to protect employees during ownership changes and ensure consistent service levels for customers across the state.