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DE SB187
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Harris McDowell
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AI Summary
- Clarifies that the Public Advocate may appear before state and federal courts and state and federal regulatory agencies in matters involving public utility rates, service, practices, and energy policy
- Expands the Public Advocate's authority to hire experts in utility regulation, including economists, cost of capital experts, rate design experts, accountants, engineers, and attorneys for proceedings before the Commission and under related matters
- Requires that budgets for compensation and expenses of hired experts be provided annually through the Delaware Public Utility Regulatory Revolving Fund
- Allows the Public Advocate to request additional funds from the General Assembly for specific instances and emergencies beyond the annual revolving fund allocation
- Makes technical corrections to conform existing law to Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of The Public
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate
4/30/2018
Committee Referrals
Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy4/30/2018
Full Bill Text
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