Relates to increasing utility rate increase transparency
Summary
Increases utility rate increase transparency for consumers by requiring additional information be made accessible to the public regarding fuel cost increases and increases in rates or charges.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Steve Chan
RRepublican/Conservative
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