Introduced
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To authorize the Public Service Commission to permit exemptions to an existing statutory rate freeze so utilities can raise bills to cover "enhanced security costs" incurred as a result of State or Federal regulatory requirements issued after September 11, 2001.
Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy
Amendment offered
To incorporate technical wording changes which clarify but do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To incorporate a technical wording change would reduce the possibility that certain customers could be double-charged for the security enhancements.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 30 to 4 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology