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Committee narrows HB 610 to focus consumer advocate on residential ratepayers; expands qualification options
Summary
The committee adopted an amendment to HB 610 that narrows the consumer advocate’s statutory focus to residential utility customers, adds oversight responsibilities for the residential ratepayer advisory board, and broadens eligible qualifications for the office; votes were unanimous and the bill was placed on the consent calendar.
The House Executive Departments and Administration Committee adopted Amendment 2025-3076h to House Bill 610 by a recorded vote of 16-0 on Nov. 5, revising earlier language that would have abolished the Office of the Consumer Advocate.
Chair Erica Layon said the amendment narrows the bill’s focus to ensure the consumer advocate concentrates “exclusively on assuring that…
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