Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances.
Summary
Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances. Provides that if an application is filed with the State Corporation Commission for approval of the acquisition or disposition of control involving a public utility and such application is filed within 24 months after the entry of a final order in a rate increase proceeding, the Commission may, on its own initiative or upon petition of any interested person, reopen such rate increase proceeding.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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