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OK SB1903
Bill
Status
3/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Casey
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AI Summary
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Authorizes municipalities and rural water, sewer, gas, and solid waste districts to access a statewide secure database to check if new utility customers have delinquent bills in other jurisdictions.
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Allows utilities to refuse service to a new customer or other residents at the same address if that customer owes delinquent utility bills for water, gas, sewer, solid waste, or electric service elsewhere in Oklahoma.
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Requires utilities to verify the delinquency is properly owed before refusing service and customers can regain service by providing proof of payment.
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Protections apply only to new customers requesting service and do not affect existing customers or their current service arrangements.
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Does not apply to utilities regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Legislative Description
Public utility service; authorizing public utilities to utilize service to collect debts and refuse service. Effective date.
Cities and Towns
Last Action
Measure failed: Ayes: 24 Nays: 48
5/23/2014