HB 283-FN-LOCAL (1993): requiring that all capital investments made by a utility be reasonable and useful for current customers before rates are increased to cover the costs of the improvements.

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HB 283-FN-LOCAL (1993)

requiring that all capital investments made by a utility be reasonable and useful for current customers before rates are increased to cover the costs of the improvements.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1993. The committee held a work session on February 3, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0. On February 18, 1993 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Calawa (Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Boucher (Rock 29)
  • Rep. Leonard Smith (Hills 25)
  • Rep. Fenton (Hills 24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 1993, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • February 3, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB

Votes

  • February 18, 1993, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ8,P112
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 27, 1993: HEARING JAN27 09:30 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & ENERGY
  • February 3, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB03 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI,TECH
  • February 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB18 (VOTE 12-0)
  • February 18, 1993: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ24,P530

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