Bill Title: Acquisition of distressed utilities. Provides that a public water or wastewater utility that acquires the utility property of a "distressed utility" may petition the utility regulatory commission to include the "cost differential" associated with the acquisition as part of its rate base. Requires the commission to approve a petition under certain circumstances. Requires the commission to report annually to the interim study committee on energy, utilities, and telecommunications concerning such acquisitions. Requires the department of natural resources (department) to cooperate with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a program under which volunteers may monitor the water resource (which

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-05-05 - Public Law 189 [HB1319 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
Senate	Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1	2015-04-28	45	0	4	1	50	Passed	Link	View
House	House - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1	2015-04-28	97	1	1	1	100	Passed	Link	View
Senate	Senate - Third reading	2015-04-07	48	0	1	1	50	Passed	Link	View
Senate	Senate - Committee Vote	2015-03-30	8	0	0	0	8	Passed	Link	View
House	House - Third reading	2015-02-23	96	0	1	3	100	Passed	Link	View
House	House - Committee Vote	2015-02-12	13	0	0	0	13	Passed	Link	View

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