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AR HB1700

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Laurie Rushing

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes Arkansas Code § 14-200-111 to amend rural water and electric service provisions for municipalities
  • Modifies rate regulations for rural service to allow municipalities serving fewer than 3,000 customers outside corporate limits to charge up to 10% higher rates than inside municipal rates
  • Requires that any 10% surcharge on rural rates must not exceed rates charged by adjacent electric or water public utilities in the service territory
  • Clarifies that rural electric and water service rates are established by city council, board of directors, or local water and light commission without Arkansas Public Service Commission approval

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning A Municipality Supplying Water Service Into A Rural Territory.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

3/24/2015

Committee Referrals

City, County and Local Affairs3/5/2015

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