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Assemblymember Ransom’s AB 13 advances after debate on PUC geographic diversity, transparency and rate oversight
Summary
The Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee advanced AB 13, which would alter appointment guidance and reporting requirements at the California Public Utilities Commission, after witnesses and senators debated geographic representation, rate transparency and remedies for high utility bills.
Senate committee members advanced AB 13 on a party-line committee vote after extended debate about how to change oversight and appointments at the California Public Utilities Commission.
Assemblymember Ransom, the author, said AB 13 aims to increase accountability at the CPUC by encouraging more geographically representative appointments, requiring faster reporting after rate-setting decisions, and expanding transparency around rate hikes. "This bill aims to reform the California Public Utilities Commission for accountability and…
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