BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5503
SB 5503: Public utility regulation
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. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The new language on burden of proof is effective only until July 1, 1994.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5503), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedFeb 4, 1991
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Leo K. Thorsness (R-11)
- Introduced
- February 4, 1991 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 1992
- Requested by
- Other
- Companion bill
- HB 1581
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
- Versions
- SB 5503, SSB 5503
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Leo K. Thorsness (R-11)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 5503 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5503 (2025–26) Public employee bargaining
- SB 5503 (2023–24) Nursing ed./clinical hours
- SB 5503 (2021–22) Long-term care products
- SB 5503 (2019–20) On-site sewage systems
- SB 5503 (2017–18) Safety belts on school buses
- SB 5503 (2015–16) Habitual property offenders
- SB 5503 (2013–14) Delinquent property taxes
- SB 5503 (2011–12) State government