Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility.
Sponsored By: Bill DeSteph (Republican)
In Committee
Summary
Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility. Provides that for the purposes of the Utility Facilities Act, the term "public utility" does not include any company that owns or operates one or more facilities for the generation, distribution, or storage of electric energy exclusively for consumption by one or more customers located on the site of such facilities or on adjoining property, provided that such facilities are connected on the customer's side of the electric meter and electricity is delivered without the use of a public utility's distribution or transmission system. The bill also provides that after such a facility operates within the certificated service territory of an electric utility for a duration of five years, such company is required to submit to such public utility a written offer for the sale of such facility.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bill DeSteph
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Continued from last session
7/21/2026SenateContinued to 2027 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
2/12/2026SenateFiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB751)
2/5/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
1/19/2026SenatePresented and ordered printed 26104579D
1/19/2026Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
1/19/2026
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