MN HF3674

Repeals Minnesota Statutes section 8.33, which required the Attorney General to represent residential and small business utility consumers in matters before the Public Utilities Commission involving utility rates and service adequacy

Eliminates the Attorney General's duty to intervene in federal proceedings related to wholesale energy rates and fuel used in electricity generation or gas manufacturing

Removes the Attorney General's right to intervene in or appeal Public Utilities Commission actions affecting residential and small business utility customers

Makes conforming changes to section 216B.241, removing references to the Attorney General acting on behalf of consumers and small business interests in energy conservation program petitions

Utility services covered under the repealed section included electricity, natural gas, and telephone services (excluding municipal and cooperative utilities)