House Sponsors: BRADLEY-MCKEON AND BURKE. Short description: UTIL RATES-RELIABILITY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that alternative rate regulation plans may be based upon reliability performance. Provides that petitions for alternative rate regulation may be filed by persons other than the affected utility. Provides that the Commission shall review alternative rate regulation plans within 2 years after implementation. Removes requirement that alternative rate regulation plans be likely to result in lower rates. Provides that reliability performance evaluations may be conducted on behalf of the Commission by independent entities. Provides that reliability performance shall be considered in ratemaking. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status