This bill prohibits a qualified utility from recovering in rates expenses related to advertising, lobbying, and political activities.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- prohibits a qualified utility from recovering in rates certain advertising, lobbying, and political influence expenses;
- requires a qualified utility to file an annual report detailing prior year expenses related to advertising, lobbying, and political activities;
- specifies information that must be included in the annual report; and
- establishes penalties for a qualified utility that improperly recovers prohibited expenses.