5628-S AMH CROU ALLE 1

SSB 5628 - H AMD   582 ADOPTED 4-15-97

By Representative Crouse

     Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

ASec. 1.  RCW 80.28.075 and 1988 c 166 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

     Upon request by a natural gas company or an electrical company, the commission may approve a tariff that includes banded rates for any ((nonresidential)) natural gas or electric service that is subject to effective competition from energy suppliers not regulated by the utilities and transportation commission.  "Banded rate" means a rate that has a minimum and maximum rate.  Rates may be changed within the rate band upon such notice as the commission may order.@

     Correct the title. 

EFFECT:  Extends the utilities and transportation commission=s current authority to approve banded rates for nonresidential natural gas or electricity customers to include residential customers.  Eliminates language already passed by the legislature in companion bill SHB 1658.