Provides that subsequent requests for an extension of a suspension period for certain rate, charge or other changes by utilities shall require approval by the public service commission and shall be valid for one month, after which the commission shall review and determine the necessity of a further extension; provides limitations on retroactive rate recovery by utilities.
Requires legislative approval of any utility rate or charge increase approved by the public service commission; provides that the legislature can approve, modify or rescind any rate or charge increase approved by the commission by concurrent resolution; provides that the legislature can review any rate or charge increase approved in the prior 12 months.
Requires legislative approval of any utility rate or charge increase approved by the public service commission; provides that the legislature can approve, modify or rescind any rate or charge increase approved by the commission by concurrent resolution; provides that the legislature can review any rate or charge increase approved in the prior 12 months.
Provides that whenever the public service commission denies a request by a utility for a major change in rates or charges, the schedule, rate, charge, form of contract or agreement, rule, regulation, general privilege, facility, or service immediately in effect prior to such request shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commission approves a new rate, charge.
Provides that whenever the public service commission denies a request by a utility for a major change in rates or charges, the schedule, rate, charge, form of contract or agreement, rule, regulation, general privilege, facility, or service immediately in effect prior to such request shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commission approves a new rate, charge.
Prohibits utilities from charging customers excise tax; provides such tax shall be charged against and paid by the utility.
Prohibits utilities from charging customers excise tax; provides such tax shall be charged against and paid by the utility.
Provides that the Seaview/Ocean Bay Park garbage district shall have 7 commissioners; provides for the requirements for appointment of such commissioners.
Provides that the Seaview/Ocean Bay Park garbage district shall have 7 commissioners; provides for the requirements for appointment of such commissioners.
Designates that the commissioners of public service shall be elected in a manner to be prescribed by law.