SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 992

BYRepresentatives Todd and Nelson

Changing provisions relating to termination of utility service.

House Committe on Energy & Utilities

Senate Committee on Energy & Utilities

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 24, 1987

Majority Report:     Do pass.

     Signed by Senators Williams, Chairman; Owen, Vice Chairman; Benitz, Cantu, Nelson, Smitherman, Stratton.

Senate Staff:Judy Young (786-7455)

                March 24, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & UTILITIES, MARCH 24, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Measures are in law to enable low income persons to avoid having their heat cut off in the winter.  However, these persons must take certain actions when notified by their utility of overdue bills.  There appears to have been an oversight in the enactment of the legislation in that municipal gas utilities were not covered in these safety net provisions.

SUMMARY:

Municipal gas utilities are included in the safety net provisions.

Fiscal Note:    none requested

Senate Committee - Testified:   Representative Mike Todd