SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5069
BYSenators Williams, Benitz and Rasmussen; by request of Utilities and Transportation Commission
Extending period for the utilities and transportation commission to object to public service companies' budgets.
Senate Committee on Energy & Utilities
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Williams, Chairman; Owen, Vice Chairman; Nelson, Smitherman, Stratton.
Senate Hearing Date(s):January 15, 1987
Senate Staff:Glenn Blackmon (786-7455)
February 26, 1987
AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 26, 1987
BACKGROUND:
The Utilities and Transportation Commission may review the budgets of regulated utilities and reject any item of the budget. Currently the UTC must complete its review and note objections within 60 days.
SUMMARY:
The period for reviewing utility budgets and noting objections is extended to 90 days.
Fiscal Note: available
Senate Committee - Testified: Steve McLellan, WUTC