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 ... (More) 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)