CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 3089Introduced by Assembly Member Petrie-NorrisFebruary 21, 2020 An act to amend Section 306 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to the Public Utilities Commission. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3089, as introduced, Petrie-Norris. Public Utilities Commission.The California Constitution establishes the Public Utilities Commission with jurisdiction over all public utilities, subject to control by the Legislature. The Public Utilities Act requires the commission to hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month in the City and County of San Francisco, authorizes the commission to also meet at such other times and places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and requires that meetings of the commission be open and public in accordance with the provisions of a specified state open meeting law.This bill would make nonsubstantive revisions to these provisions of the act.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 306 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:306. (a) The office of the commission shall be in the City and County of San Francisco. The office shall always be open, legal holidays and nonjudicial days excepted. The commission shall hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month. The commission may also meet at such other times and in such places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and for that purpose may rent quarters or offices.(b) The meetings of the commission shall be open and public in accordance with the provisions of Article the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Code).In addition to the requirements of Section 11125 of the Government Code, the commission shall include in its notice of meetings the agenda of business to be transacted, and no item of business shall be added to the agenda subsequent to the notice in the absence of an unforeseen emergency situation. A rate increase shall not constitute an unforeseen emergency situation. As used in this subdivision, meeting shall include all investigations, proceedings, and showings required by law to be open and public.(c) The commission shall have a seal, bearing the inscription Public Utilities Commission State of California. The seal shall be affixed to all writs and authentications of copies of records and to such other instruments as the commission shall direct.(d) The commission may procure all necessary books, maps, charts, stationery, instruments, office furniture, apparatus, and appliances.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 3089Introduced by Assembly Member Petrie-NorrisFebruary 21, 2020 An act to amend Section 306 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to the Public Utilities Commission. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3089, as introduced, Petrie-Norris. Public Utilities Commission.The California Constitution establishes the Public Utilities Commission with jurisdiction over all public utilities, subject to control by the Legislature. The Public Utilities Act requires the commission to hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month in the City and County of San Francisco, authorizes the commission to also meet at such other times and places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and requires that meetings of the commission be open and public in accordance with the provisions of a specified state open meeting law.This bill would make nonsubstantive revisions to these provisions of the act.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 3089
Introduced by Assembly Member Petrie-NorrisFebruary 21, 2020
Introduced by Assembly Member Petrie-Norris
February 21, 2020
An act to amend Section 306 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to the Public Utilities Commission.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 3089, as introduced, Petrie-Norris. Public Utilities Commission.
The California Constitution establishes the Public Utilities Commission with jurisdiction over all public utilities, subject to control by the Legislature. The Public Utilities Act requires the commission to hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month in the City and County of San Francisco, authorizes the commission to also meet at such other times and places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and requires that meetings of the commission be open and public in accordance with the provisions of a specified state open meeting law.This bill would make nonsubstantive revisions to these provisions of the act.
The California Constitution establishes the Public Utilities Commission with jurisdiction over all public utilities, subject to control by the Legislature. The Public Utilities Act requires the commission to hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month in the City and County of San Francisco, authorizes the commission to also meet at such other times and places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and requires that meetings of the commission be open and public in accordance with the provisions of a specified state open meeting law.
This bill would make nonsubstantive revisions to these provisions of the act.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 306 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:306. (a) The office of the commission shall be in the City and County of San Francisco. The office shall always be open, legal holidays and nonjudicial days excepted. The commission shall hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month. The commission may also meet at such other times and in such places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and for that purpose may rent quarters or offices.(b) The meetings of the commission shall be open and public in accordance with the provisions of Article the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Code).In addition to the requirements of Section 11125 of the Government Code, the commission shall include in its notice of meetings the agenda of business to be transacted, and no item of business shall be added to the agenda subsequent to the notice in the absence of an unforeseen emergency situation. A rate increase shall not constitute an unforeseen emergency situation. As used in this subdivision, meeting shall include all investigations, proceedings, and showings required by law to be open and public.(c) The commission shall have a seal, bearing the inscription Public Utilities Commission State of California. The seal shall be affixed to all writs and authentications of copies of records and to such other instruments as the commission shall direct.(d) The commission may procure all necessary books, maps, charts, stationery, instruments, office furniture, apparatus, and appliances.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 306 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:306. (a) The office of the commission shall be in the City and County of San Francisco. The office shall always be open, legal holidays and nonjudicial days excepted. The commission shall hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month. The commission may also meet at such other times and in such places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and for that purpose may rent quarters or offices.(b) The meetings of the commission shall be open and public in accordance with the provisions of Article the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Code).In addition to the requirements of Section 11125 of the Government Code, the commission shall include in its notice of meetings the agenda of business to be transacted, and no item of business shall be added to the agenda subsequent to the notice in the absence of an unforeseen emergency situation. A rate increase shall not constitute an unforeseen emergency situation. As used in this subdivision, meeting shall include all investigations, proceedings, and showings required by law to be open and public.(c) The commission shall have a seal, bearing the inscription Public Utilities Commission State of California. The seal shall be affixed to all writs and authentications of copies of records and to such other instruments as the commission shall direct.(d) The commission may procure all necessary books, maps, charts, stationery, instruments, office furniture, apparatus, and appliances.
SECTION 1. Section 306 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:
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306. (a) The office of the commission shall be in the City and County of San Francisco. The office shall always be open, legal holidays and nonjudicial days excepted. The commission shall hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month. The commission may also meet at such other times and in such places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and for that purpose may rent quarters or offices.(b) The meetings of the commission shall be open and public in accordance with the provisions of Article the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Code).In addition to the requirements of Section 11125 of the Government Code, the commission shall include in its notice of meetings the agenda of business to be transacted, and no item of business shall be added to the agenda subsequent to the notice in the absence of an unforeseen emergency situation. A rate increase shall not constitute an unforeseen emergency situation. As used in this subdivision, meeting shall include all investigations, proceedings, and showings required by law to be open and public.(c) The commission shall have a seal, bearing the inscription Public Utilities Commission State of California. The seal shall be affixed to all writs and authentications of copies of records and to such other instruments as the commission shall direct.(d) The commission may procure all necessary books, maps, charts, stationery, instruments, office furniture, apparatus, and appliances.
306. (a) The office of the commission shall be in the City and County of San Francisco. The office shall always be open, legal holidays and nonjudicial days excepted. The commission shall hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month. The commission may also meet at such other times and in such places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and for that purpose may rent quarters or offices.(b) The meetings of the commission shall be open and public in accordance with the provisions of Article the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Code).In addition to the requirements of Section 11125 of the Government Code, the commission shall include in its notice of meetings the agenda of business to be transacted, and no item of business shall be added to the agenda subsequent to the notice in the absence of an unforeseen emergency situation. A rate increase shall not constitute an unforeseen emergency situation. As used in this subdivision, meeting shall include all investigations, proceedings, and showings required by law to be open and public.(c) The commission shall have a seal, bearing the inscription Public Utilities Commission State of California. The seal shall be affixed to all writs and authentications of copies of records and to such other instruments as the commission shall direct.(d) The commission may procure all necessary books, maps, charts, stationery, instruments, office furniture, apparatus, and appliances.
306. (a) The office of the commission shall be in the City and County of San Francisco. The office shall always be open, legal holidays and nonjudicial days excepted. The commission shall hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month. The commission may also meet at such other times and in such places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and for that purpose may rent quarters or offices.(b) The meetings of the commission shall be open and public in accordance with the provisions of Article the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Code).In addition to the requirements of Section 11125 of the Government Code, the commission shall include in its notice of meetings the agenda of business to be transacted, and no item of business shall be added to the agenda subsequent to the notice in the absence of an unforeseen emergency situation. A rate increase shall not constitute an unforeseen emergency situation. As used in this subdivision, meeting shall include all investigations, proceedings, and showings required by law to be open and public.(c) The commission shall have a seal, bearing the inscription Public Utilities Commission State of California. The seal shall be affixed to all writs and authentications of copies of records and to such other instruments as the commission shall direct.(d) The commission may procure all necessary books, maps, charts, stationery, instruments, office furniture, apparatus, and appliances.
306. (a) The office of the commission shall be in the City and County of San Francisco. The office shall always be open, legal holidays and nonjudicial days excepted. The commission shall hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month. The commission may also meet at such other times and in such places as may be expedient and necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and for that purpose may rent quarters or offices.
(b) The meetings of the commission shall be open and public in accordance with the provisions of Article the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Code).
In addition to the requirements of Section 11125 of the Government Code, the commission shall include in its notice of meetings the agenda of business to be transacted, and no item of business shall be added to the agenda subsequent to the notice in the absence of an unforeseen emergency situation. A rate increase shall not constitute an unforeseen emergency situation. As used in this subdivision, meeting shall include all investigations, proceedings, and showings required by law to be open and public.
(c) The commission shall have a seal, bearing the inscription Public Utilities Commission State of California. The seal shall be affixed to all writs and authentications of copies of records and to such other instruments as the commission shall direct.
(d) The commission may procure all necessary books, maps, charts, stationery, instruments, office furniture, apparatus, and appliances.