MN SF4532

Repeals Minnesota Statutes section 8.33, which required the Attorney General to represent and advocate for residential and small business utility consumers in proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission and in federal proceedings related to utility rates and services

Eliminates the Attorney General's statutory duty to intervene in matters involving electricity, natural gas, and telephone service rates and adequacy of service for residential and small business customers

Removes the Attorney General's role in federal proceedings concerning wholesale energy rates and fuel used in electricity generation or gas manufacturing

Amends section 216B.241 to remove references to the Attorney General acting on behalf of consumers and small business interests when petitioning to modify or revoke energy conservation program decisions

Makes conforming changes so that public utility customers who suggested energy conservation programs can still petition the commission directly, without the now-repealed Attorney General representation provision