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HB420

Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances.

Status:
In House

Latest Action: Jan. 29, 2026
House: Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)

Chief Patron:
Nicole Cole (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances.

Provides that if an application is filed with the State Corporation Commission for approval of the acquisition or disposition of control involving a public utility and such application is filed within 24 months after the entry of a final order in a rate increase proceeding, the Commission may, on its own initiative or upon petition of any interested person, reopen such rate increase proceeding. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/12/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103998D
  • 01/12/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
  • 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
  • 01/21/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
  • 01/22/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB420)
  • 01/23/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
  • 01/27/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
  • 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
  • 01/29/2026 - House: Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)

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