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FL S0104

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gary Siplin

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

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

  • Prohibits utilities from terminating service on any day immediately preceding a holiday or weekend when extreme temperatures are forecasted during that holiday or weekend period.

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

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Termination of Gas or Electric Service

Last Action

Died in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities9/8/2011

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