BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

HB 1581: Utilities operation regulatn

Placing the burden of proof on utilities to show that certain operations are not subject to regulation.

Summary

  • The Utilities and Transportation Commission's authority to investigate and determine whether a person or corporation is subject to its jurisdiction is modified to place the burden of proof on the person or corporation to prove that its operations or acts are exempt from commission regulation.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1581), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 18, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 9, 1991
Prime sponsor
Bill Grant (D-16)
Introduced
February 4, 1991 in the House
Last action
May 9, 1991
Session law
Chapter 101, Laws of 1991
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
SB 5503
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Grant (D-16)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 12, 1991
Version voted on: HB 1581
95 Yea 1 Nay 2 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56020
Republican39100
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Absent (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 18, 1991
Version voted on: HB 1581
43 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican21301
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 22, 1991
Version voted on: HB 1581
93 Yea 1 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55012
Republican38101
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (1)

Absent (1)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 1581 in other sessions

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