If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes related to the Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) by introducing new requirements for the Director of RUCO. Specifically, it would mandate that the Director intervene in public service corporation rate cases when the proposed rate increase for residential customers is 100% or more. This intervention is aimed at protecting residential consumers from significant rate hikes.

Additionally, the bill would make technical changes to the language of the existing statute. It would replace the term "his" with "the director's" to clarify the responsibilities of the Director, and it would modify the phrasing regarding the referral of consumers to the corporation commission utilities division consumer services section, ensuring that the language is more precise and up-to-date. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the effectiveness of RUCO in advocating for residential utility consumers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-464