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AZ SB1058
Bill
Status
1/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
Justin Pierce
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 40-209 to correct references to electric generation suppliers and franchise regulations.
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Changes "its jurisdiction" to "their jurisdiction" to properly reflect that multiple cities, towns, and counties are subject to the statute.
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Clarifies that the franchise fee exception applies to service territories franchised "on August 21, 1998" rather than "as of the effective date of this section."
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Confirms that cities, towns, and counties cannot require franchises or impose taxes on electricity suppliers providing electric generation service, but may charge a franchise fee equal to the distribution utility's fee on certain retail electricity sales.
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Preserves the authority of local governments to require franchises for electricity suppliers providing electric distribution service within their jurisdictions.
Legislative Description
Technical correction; electric generation suppliers
Last Action
Referred to Senate RULES Committee
1/15/2014