MO HB3436

Requires the Missouri Public Service Commission to find that any utility rate change will not be unduly burdensome to customer affordability, in addition to being just and reasonable

Redefines "just and reasonable" rates as the lowest possible ratepayer impact necessary for the utility to provide safe and adequate service

Mandates at least one local public hearing reasonably close to affected customers for any general rate proceeding involving a rate increase

Requires notice of public hearings to be mailed via first class mail to every affected utility customer at least 14 days before the hearing

Public testimony and filed statements must become part of the evidentiary record, and the commission's final order must describe how public comments impacted its decision