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ID H0106

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Local Government Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits counties and all local government entities from enacting resolutions, policies, or ordinances that prohibit or restrict the connection or reconnection of electric, natural gas, propane, or other energy utility services from public utilities, municipalities, or cooperative utilities.

  • Prohibits municipalities and all local government entities from restricting the source of electricity, natural gas, propane, or other energy utility services provided by authorized providers.

  • Prevents counties and municipalities from requiring residents or businesses to use a particular type or generation source of electricity, natural gas, propane, or other fuel.

  • Applies the restrictions to all incorporated and unincorporated areas, special use districts, and any other local government entities of any kind.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2023, with emergency declaration.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to prohibit any type of local government entity from restricting certain types of utility connections.

PROHIBITIONS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2023 Session Law Chapter 55 Effective: 07/01/2023

3/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Local Government and Taxation2/20/2023
Local Government2/10/2023

Full Bill Text

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