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HI HCR113

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Public Utilities Commission to consider establishing preferential electricity rates for energy used or consumed in agricultural activities, including those conducted by the Department of Agriculture.

  • Requires any preferential rate mechanism to be established through a public utility's application to the PUC that includes a bona fide ratepayer request and proof that energy will be used for agricultural purposes.

  • Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, to establish additional eligibility criteria for agricultural energy use.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies of this resolution to the Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission and the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture.

Legislative Description

Agricultural Activities; Public Utilities Commission; Rate Design Incentives

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll excused (1).

4/2/2013

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce4/2/2013
Agriculture3/14/2013

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