This bill allows the Public Utilities Commission to directly bill applicants for the actual costs of investigating and processing their applications, rather than relying on general state revenue funds to cover these expenses. Applicants must deposit fees upfront based on the commission's estimate of review costs, with a cap of 0.25% of the first $100 million in construction costs plus 0.02% of any additional costs, unless the applicant agrees to pay more. If costs exceed the cap, the commission must document that the expenses were necessary before seeking reimbursement from the legislature in the next session.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 554
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 546
Signed by the President S.J. 528
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 539
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 516
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 483
Commerce and Energy Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 112
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 58, NAYS 10. H.J. 127
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 11
Commerce and Energy
Prime sponsor · Rep
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass