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FL S0230

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charles Dean

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Commission must consider the public impact when reviewing proposed billing cycle changes.

  • Limits billing cycle extensions to a maximum of 7 days.

  • Prohibits utilities from charging consumers a higher rate for increased energy usage that results solely from a billing cycle extension.

  • Exempts billing cycle changes necessitated by a state of emergency declared by the Governor from these requirements.

Legislative Description

Public Utilities

Last Action

Died in Fiscal Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7109 (Ch. 2015-129)

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy3/4/2015
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government2/18/2015
Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities1/13/2015

Full Bill Text

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