The proposed bill amends sections 40-461, 40-462, and 40-464 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, concerning the Arizona Utility Consumer Office (previously known as the Residential Utility Consumer Office). The bill expands the scope of the office to represent not only residential utility consumers but also small commercial utility consumers in regulatory proceedings involving public service corporations before the corporation commission.

Key changes include renaming the office to the Arizona Utility Consumer Office, extending its duties to cover small commercial utility consumers, and allowing the director to intervene or appear on behalf of these consumers in rate-making or rate design proceedings. The bill also updates language to be more inclusive, such as changing "his duties" to "the director's duties," and ensures that contacts from both residential and small commercial utility consumers regarding service quality or quantity are recorded. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-462, 40-464, 38-211
House Engrossed Version: 40-461, 40-462, 40-464, 38-211