Committee defers utility‑rates study resolution after request for more data

Apr 22, 2026

Senate Bill 364, a study resolution on utility rates and protections for vulnerable households during price spikes, was deferred after the author and regulators agreed more data and stakeholder coordination are needed.

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Senator Alon said on April 22 that SB 364 is intended to gather data and craft protections to prevent sharp utility bill spikes that harmed vulnerable households during cold weather. She told the committee she and stakeholders, including regulators, met this week and agreed the issue needs a fact‑based review to avoid repeating the winter problems some constituents experienced.

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