Public Utilities And Carriers

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Establishes thermal energy networks network infrastructure by any public utility company that provides electric/natural gas distribution to maximize cost-effective investments deemed in the public interest by the public utilities commission (PUC). [HB-7285] [Energy ] [Infrastructure ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Economic Development ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- UTILITY THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT - Establishes thermal energy networks network infrastructure by any public utility company that provides electric/natural gas distribution to maximize cost-effective investments deemed in the public interest by the public utilities commission (PUC).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Edwards Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/21/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households. [HB-7286] [Energy ] [Housing ] [Poverty ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Budget and Spending ] [Consumer Protection ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Diaz Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/02/2024

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

Amend provisions regarding entry on private property for examination and survey of a project requiring a siting permit. [HB-1185] [Real Estate ] [Energy ] [Construction ] [Property Tax ]
Amend provisions regarding entry on private property for examination and survey of a project requiring a siting permit.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Stevens Signed By The Governor On March 07, 2024 H.j. 511 on 03/07/2024

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

Permit the appointment of a circuit court judge or Supreme Court justice as a member of the Public Utilities Commission in place of a disqualified or incapacitated commissioner. [SB-177] [Public Safety ]
Permit the appointment of a circuit court judge or Supreme Court justice as a member of the Public Utilities Commission in place of a disqualified or incapacitated commissioner.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lee Schoenbeck Signed By The Governor On March 07, 2024 S.j. 525 on 03/07/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Modifies the definition of "core forest" to refer to unfragmented forest blocks or single or multiple parcels totaling 250 acres or greater and at least 25 yards from mapped roads. [SB-2151] [Environmental ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING - Modifies the definition of "core forest" to refer to unfragmented forest blocks or single or multiple parcels totaling 250 acres or greater and at least 25 yards from mapped roads.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Alana DiMario Signed By Governor on 06/12/2024

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

Expand definitions pertaining to the purchasing of grain. [HB-1135] [Agriculture ] [Food ]
Expand definitions pertaining to the purchasing of grain.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Larry Zikmund Signed By The Governor On February 28, 2024 H.j. 420 on 02/28/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Allows a property owner with eligible net-metering systems with a master meter to allocate excess net metering credits to any meter on the property. [SB-2035] [Energy ] [Property Tax ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET-METERING - Allows a property owner with eligible net-metering systems with a master meter to allocate excess net metering credits to any meter on the property.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/30/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Directs PUC to extend utility termination moratorium for gas/electricity from April 15 to May 1, of each year with discretion to respond to emergency/ economic conditions/customers needs. [SB-2036] [Energy ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Safety ] [Economic Development ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Directs PUC to extend utility termination moratorium for gas/electricity from April 15 to May 1, of each year with discretion to respond to emergency/ economic conditions/customers needs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski Signed By Governor on 06/25/2024

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

Require property owner permission or a siting permit prior to entry for an examination and survey. [HB-1079] [Real Estate ] [Property Tax ]
Require property owner permission or a siting permit prior to entry for an examination and survey.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phil Jensen Scheduled For Hearing on 01/19/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA. [HB-7136] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY - Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 02/27/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Establishes a statewide broadband community outreach coordinator to assist state residents interested in learning more and/or applying for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. [HB-7157] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Community Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Poverty ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT - Establishes a statewide broadband community outreach coordinator to assist state residents interested in learning more and/or applying for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 01/25/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Provides that any rate increase with respect to electric distribution companies would be no greater than the increase in the Consumer Price Index or f5.5%, whichever is greater, unless there is approval of a higher rate by the general assembly. [HB-7138] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Safety ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION - Provides that any rate increase with respect to electric distribution companies would be no greater than the increase in the Consumer Price Index or f5.5%, whichever is greater, unless there is approval of a higher rate by the general assembly.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/02/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Requires an electric distribution company to develop and act pursuant to a vegetation management plan approved by the DPUC to carry out vegetation management activities on and around utility infrastructure along public and private rights of way. [HB-7086] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC SYSTEM RELIABILITY - Requires an electric distribution company to develop and act pursuant to a vegetation management plan approved by the DPUC to carry out vegetation management activities on and around utility infrastructure along public and private rights of way.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Edwards Signed By Governor on 06/26/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Prohibits utility companies from limiting eligibility of net metering site based on prior consumption and requires excess energy not consumed to be credited to consumer. Also amends definition of excess renewable net-metering credit. [HB-7018] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING - Prohibits utility companies from limiting eligibility of net metering site based on prior consumption and requires excess energy not consumed to be credited to consumer. Also amends definition of excess renewable net-metering credit.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Carson Withdrawn At Sponsor's Request on 03/04/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Directs PUC to extend utility termination moratorium for gas/electricity from April 15 to May 1, of each year with discretion to respond to emergency/ economic conditions/customers' needs. [HB-7017] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Public Safety ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Directs PUC to extend utility termination moratorium for gas/electricity from April 15 to May 1, of each year with discretion to respond to emergency/ economic conditions/customers' needs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph McNamara Signed By Governor on 06/25/2024

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

Update references to certain federal motor carrier regulations. [HB-1050] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Update references to certain federal motor carrier regulations.

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Signed By The Governor On February 06, 2024 H.j. 256 on 02/06/2024

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

Increase the minimum fee required with an application for construction of an energy conversion and transmission facility. [HB-1052] [Energy ] [Construction ] [Infrastructure ]
Increase the minimum fee required with an application for construction of an energy conversion and transmission facility.

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Scheduled For Hearing H.j. 1 on 01/12/2024

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

Create term limits for public utilities commissioners. [HB-1053] [Public Safety ] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ]
Create term limits for public utilities commissioners.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Bolin Scheduled For Hearing H.j. 1 on 01/17/2024

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

Exempt an electric vehicle charging station from being subject to a civil fine for overcharging. [SB-23] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ]
Exempt an electric vehicle charging station from being subject to a civil fine for overcharging.

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Signed By The Governor On February 06, 2024 S.j. 264 on 02/06/2024

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

Amend language regarding the licensing period for a grain buyer. [SB-22] [Agriculture ]
Amend language regarding the licensing period for a grain buyer.

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Signed By The Governor On February 06, 2024 S.j. 264 on 02/06/2024

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