Authorizes and directs the public service commission to establish rules to limit a utility's ability to recover its direct or indirect costs associated with its attendance in, participation in, preparation for, or appeal of any rate proceeding conducted before the commission.
Impact
The introduction of this bill seeks to bring clarity and limit the financial burden that utilities can pass on to consumers regarding costs linked to rate case activities. By controlling which expenses can be recouped, the legislation aims to foster fairer practices in the utility sector, ensuring that consumers do not bear excessive costs that may arise from extensive legal and consulting fees incurred by utilities while engaging in rate-setting processes.
Summary
Bill A05402 is proposed legislation aimed at amending the public service law to empower the public service commission to create regulations that will limit a utility's capability to recover certain operating expenses tied to its involvement in rate proceedings. The bill specifies that the commission must establish these rules by January 1, 2027, focusing on expenses directly or indirectly related to a utility's attendance, preparation, or appeals during such proceedings.
Contention
The central points of contention around Bill A05402 stem from the balance of interests between utility companies and consumers. Proponents argue that the bill will promote transparency and equity in how utilities handle operating costs that consumers ultimately fund. Conversely, some industry stakeholders may oppose these limitations, believing they could hinder utilities' ability to operate effectively and respond to regulatory demands, potentially leading to a negative impact on service delivery.
Same As
Relates to prohibiting the public service commission from approving a rate increase which allows a utility to recover its direct or indirect costs in excess of one hundred thousand dollars associated with its attendance in, participation in, preparation for, or appeal of any rate proceeding conducted before the commission, or compensation for management employees in excess of the current salary of the governor of the state unless proof of necessity is provided.
Relates to utility intervenor reimbursement to a participant for its reasonable costs of participation in any proceeding before the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Relates to utility intervenor reimbursement to a participant for its reasonable costs of participation in any proceeding before the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Relates to utility intervenor reimbursement to a participant for its reasonable costs of participation in any proceeding before the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Relates to utility intervenor reimbursement to a participant for its reasonable costs of participation in any proceeding before the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of education to establish rules and regulations for a college or university seeking to cease operations in an orderly process.
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of education to establish rules and regulations for a college or university seeking to cease operations in an orderly process.
Includes doulas as medical services providers for Medicaid recipients; directs the commissioner of health to submit an application for amendments and waivers to add doulas to such coverage pursuant to section 363-e of the social services law; directs the commissioner of health and the commissioner of the office of children and family services to add, amend and/or repeal any rule or regulation necessary.
Includes doulas as medical services providers for Medicaid recipients; directs the commissioner of health to submit an application for amendments and waivers to add doulas to such coverage pursuant to section 363-e of the social services law; directs the commissioner of health and the commissioner of the office of children and family services to add, amend and/or repeal any rule or regulation necessary.
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of the office of general services to commission the flag design committee of the North American Vexillological Association to design a new state flag.