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OK SB561

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Dahm

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Advanced Metering Infrastructure Act" requiring public utilities to provide residential and commercial customers with a written AMI product disclosure before installation, with customer signature required.

  • Disclosure must include possible benefits, privacy information on data collection and sharing, known biological effects from low-frequency radio-frequency radiation and electromagnetic fields per the BioInitiative 2012 Report, and a statement that "In some instances AMI meters have overheated and ignited."

  • Prohibits public utilities from installing AMI without written customer request and informed consent after receiving the required disclosure.

  • Makes demand response programs optional for customers and prohibits utilities from penalizing customers who decline participation.

  • Allows existing customers with AMI to request replacement with an analog meter without penalty upon written request.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2015, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI); requiring notice and acceptance prior to installation of AMI. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

coauthored by Mazzei

2/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy2/3/2015

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