WV SB352 | 2017 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on February 20 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-20 - To Government Organization
Pending: Senate Government Organization Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 20 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-20 - To Government Organization
Pending: Senate Government Organization Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to permit utility consumers to use the consumer protection laws when billing issues are in question. The bill provides the Attorney General with the power to inquire about a billing issue. The bill provides that the remedy is in addition to other remedies available from the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The bill provides that the powers and responsibilities of the commission are not affected.
Title
Allowing utility consumers use consumer protection laws when questioning billing issues
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-20 | Senate | To Government Organization |
| 2017-02-20 | Senate | Introduced in Senate |
| 2017-02-20 | Senate | To Government Organization then Judiciary |
| 2017-02-20 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
