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Council members and residents press state action on utility bills as HB 1,002 moves to Senate
Summary
Councilwoman Moldenhauer reported on HB 1,002 (Electric Utility Affordability Bill), warned the bill would auto‑enroll consumers in budget billing unless they opt out, said key accountability and transparency amendments were rejected, and urged residents to contact state officials; council members supported drafting a resolution to express concern to state leaders.
A wide-ranging discussion about utility rates and state action occupied a significant portion of the Feb. 3 Michigan City Common Council meeting.
Councilwoman Miss Moldenhauer told the council HB 1,002 had moved from the House to the Senate and reported several amendments that would have increased transparency, removed sales tax from utility charges and limited utility lobbying costs were rejected. She warned that, as written, the bill…
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