2009 House Bill 4390

Impose restrictions on utility shutoff for nonpayment

Introduced in the House

Feb. 19, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To prohibit electric utilities from capping the amount of power used by a customer who hasn’t paid his or her bills until the state Public Service Commission establishes uniform rules that utilities must follow for this.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

March 31, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 2, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities