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CA AB2541

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brian Dahle

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 770 of the Public Utilities Code to make nonsubstantive changes to the Public Utilities Commission's regulatory authority over public utilities.

  • Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission may establish standards for electrical, gas, water, and heat corporations after holding a hearing.

  • Corrects reference to Health and Safety Code Section 116270 (previously listed as 116275) regarding water corporation standards.

  • Requires public utilities that estimate meter readings to indicate estimates on billings and correct any inaccurate estimates by the next billing period, with exceptions for weather or unusual conditions beyond the utility's control.

  • Maintains commission authority to establish rules, specifications, and standards for meter accuracy and testing of appliances used for measurement.

Legislative Description

Public utilities.

Last Action

Died at Desk.

11/30/2016

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