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