Senate Bill No. 1293 mandates the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to conduct a comprehensive study on the operations, reliability, rates, and regulatory oversight of electric utilities within the state. The bill stipulates that the commissioner must submit a report detailing the findings of this study to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that oversees energy and technology matters by January 1, 2026. This new requirement is introduced as a new section in the law, specifically marked as Section 1 from passage New section. The fiscal impact of this bill is expected to be negligible, as the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) possesses the necessary staff and expertise to carry out the study without incurring additional costs. The bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces new provisions to enhance oversight and understanding of electric utilities in the state. The Energy and Technology Committee has reported the bill favorably, indicating support for its passage.