1278-S2 AMH SHEA LIPS 341

2SHB 1278 - H AMD TO H AMD  (H-3737.2/16) 704

By Representative Shea

    On page 10, line 16 of the striking amendment, after "manager." insert "Each qualifying utility may track and keep account of any costs that result from upgrades to the utility's computer or customer billing systems that are necessary to comply with the requirements of this section. By December 1, 2016 and each December 1 thereafter, a qualifying utility may submit a request to the department for reimbursement of these costs. Within thirty days of a submission for cost reimbursement by a qualifying utility, the department must reimburse the qualifying utility in full for these compliance costs."

EFFECT: Requires the Department of Commerce to reimburse utilities, upon request, for their costs associated with upgrading computer and billing systems to comply with energy use disclosure requirements.   

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