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HI HB812

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides the Public Utilities Commission with flexibility to hire personnel necessary to meet changing regulatory needs
  • Staff position descriptions were previously established by Hawaii Revised Statutes section 269-3 and Act 177 (2007) following a 2004 legislative audit
  • Allows the agency to adjust staffing to address new regulatory challenges resulting from the State's adoption of progressive energy policies not contemplated in earlier legislation
  • Supported by testimony from the Public Utilities Commission and the Consumer Advocate
  • Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce recommends passage and referral to the Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

Public Utilities Commission; Staffing

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Coffman, Har, Say excused (3).

2/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Finance2/13/2013
Consumer Protection & Commerce1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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