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OR HB3792

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Andersen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Doubles the minimum annual collection for low-income electric bill payment and crisis assistance from $20 million to $40 million
  • Increases the maximum monthly charge per customer site from $500 to $1,000
  • Requires the Public Utility Commission to reassess community need every two years and authorizes rate increases based on findings and electricity rate changes
  • Mandates PUC report to the Legislative Assembly within 30 days if collection amounts increase by more than 2.5%
  • Increases Housing and Community Services Department expenditure authority by $20,000,000 for the 2025-2027 biennium for the Low-Income Electric Bill Payment Assistance Fund

Legislative Description

Relating to consumer protection for utility ratepayers.

Last Action

Chapter 512, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

8/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/24/2025
Capitol Construction6/12/2025
Ways and Means4/15/2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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