FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 2527

                                   C 48 L 90

BYRepresentatives Jacobsen, Miller and Nelson; by request of Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

Revising due dates for payment of regulatory fees.

House Committe on Energy & Utilities

Senate Committee on Energy & Utilities

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

In 1989, the Utilities and Transportation Commission was given authority to set by rule dates for filing of annual reports by regulated public service companies.  Public service companies are assessed a fee by the commission to cover the cost of regulation.  Most companies pay their regulatory fees when they file their annual reports, but the statute still specifies payment by April 1 of each year.  To ease administration, the commission would like to allow fees to be paid at the same time that annual reports are filed.

SUMMARY:

Regulatory fees owed by public service companies are due on the date the Utilities and Transportation Commission sets for filing annual reports.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 97   0

      Senate    49     0

EFFECTIVE:June 7, 1990