Tarr amendment would expand oversight, require DOER reporting and raise board powers
Senator Tarr offered a consolidated Amendment 34 to require twice‑annual DOER reporting of costs shifted to ratepayers, add seats for small business and consumer advocates, make a financial oversight board permanent with binding powers over decarbonization plans, and expand working group membership and deadlines.
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Senator Tarr presented Amendment 34 as a consolidated package to increase transparency, oversight and accountability in the bill. The amendment would require the Department of Energy Resources to report at least twice a year on costs shifted to electric ratepayers from energy and utility procurements, with the stated aim of preventing surprise charges on consumer bills.
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