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CA SB1135

Bill

Status

Passed

9/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bradford

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to continue the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program for the state's three largest electrical corporations serving eligible residential customers

  • Establishes an 18% line-item discount applied to bills for households of three or more persons with annual gross income between 200% and 250% of federal poverty guideline levels

  • Authorizes the three largest electrical corporations to increase and expand marketing and outreach efforts beyond those in effect as of December 31, 2018, to increase program participation

  • Exempts the state from reimbursement obligations under the California Constitution because any costs result from creating a new crime related to violations of the Public Utilities Act

Legislative Description

Electric service: rates: Family Electric Rate Assistance program.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 413, Statutes of 2018.

9/14/2018

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities and Communications8/22/2018
Rules8/21/2018
Appropriations7/2/2018
Utilities and Energy6/11/2018
Appropriations4/30/2018
Energy, Utilities and Communications2/22/2018
Rules2/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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