2009 House Bill 4657

Impose restrictions on utility shutoff for nonpayment

Introduced in the House

March 19, 2009

Introduced by Reps. David Agema (R-74) and Jim Stamas (R-98)

To give the state Public Service Commission the duty of recommending policies that would “reduce barriers” to senior or low income utility customers receiving state subsidies.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

March 31, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) 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 109 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 2, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities