2053 AMS ERWI MOEL 01

EHB 2053 - S Amd to Amd

    BySenator Erwin

    On page 6 of the amendment, after line 19, insert

"   NEW SECTION. Sec. 4.  A new section is added to chapter 54.04 RCW to read as follows:

    If a district engaged in the operation of an electric utility directly assesses its customers a service installation charge for a temporary service, permanent service, or expanded service, the customer may contract with a qualified electrical contractor licensed under chapter 19.28 RCW to install the necessary material or equipment in lieu of having district personnel perform the installation.  If a customer elects to employ a private electrical contractor, the private electrical contractor shall be solely responsible for any damages resulting from the installation of any temporary service, permanent service, or expanded service and the district shall be immune from liability for that installation."

EFFECT:  Requires an electrical Public Utility District (PUD) to allow customers the ability to contract for electrical work if the PUD assesses installation fees.

    On page 6, line 24, of the amendment, after "and insert" strike the remainder of the language through line 25 and insert

"amending RCW 19.28.200, 19.28.210, and 19.28.610; and adding a new section to chapter 54.04 RCW."

EFFECT:  Title Amendment.