2002 Senate Bill 1498

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Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 12, 2002

Introduced by Sen. Mat Dunaskiss (R-16)

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

Dec. 4, 2002

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

Dec. 5, 2002

Amendment offered by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

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)

Received in the House

Dec. 5, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology