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FL H0081

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Dudley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public utilities to obtain Florida Public Service Commission approval at least 1 month before implementing any proposed changes to billing cycles

  • Commission must consider public impact when reviewing billing cycle change proposals

  • Limits billing cycle extensions to a maximum of 7 days and prohibits utilities from charging consumers higher rates due to the increased energy usage from extensions

  • Exempts billing cycle changes that are necessitated by a gubernatorial state of emergency declaration

  • Effective date is July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Public Utilities

Last Action

Died in Energy and Utilities Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7109 (Ch. 2015-129)

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy And Utilities Subcommittee12/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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