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MS HB1134

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Brent Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Electric cooperatives must annually file audited financial records, Form 990/tax returns, and pole attachment rates with the Public Service Commission and State Auditor
  • Cooperatives must disclose all investments, loans, loan guarantees with rates and terms, as well as all agreements and transactions with broadband affiliates
  • A confidential feasibility study for broadband services must be made available to ratepayers
  • Cooperatives operating under the Broadband Enabling Act must mail election notices for board of directors separately from bills, with at least 90 days notice before elections or annual meetings
  • Election results must be published via paid advertisement in newspapers circulating within the cooperative's certificated area
  • Effective date: July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Broadband Enabling Act; require electric cooperatives to annually file certain documents with PSC and State Auditor.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Utilities1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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