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FL S1572

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gary Siplin

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits utilities from terminating gas or electric service to senior citizens or low-income families for nonpayment when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures of 32°F or below or 95°F or above in the service area.

  • Extends the termination prohibition to the 2 calendar days following any day with forecasted extreme temperatures.

  • Prohibits termination on any day immediately preceding a holiday or weekend if extreme temperatures are forecasted for that holiday or weekend.

  • Applies only when gas or electric service is the sole source of heating or cooling for the residence.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Termination of Gas or Electric Service

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs4/13/2011
Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities3/9/2011

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