The bill amends existing laws related to public utilities in Wyoming, specifically addressing the judicial review process and the ability to stay proceedings of the public service commission (PSC) during ongoing litigation. It introduces new provisions that allow a person adversely affected by a PSC decision to seek judicial review, with specific conditions under which a public utility can request a stay of proceedings related to general rate case decisions. Notably, if a public utility raises certain arguments during judicial review, the PSC may stay subsequent general rate cases until the judicial review is resolved. However, this stay provision does not apply to lawsuits based on the commission's application of facts or evidence.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for rehearing applications, stating that such applications will stay the effect of the PSC's order only concerning the specific portion addressed in the rehearing request. The bill clarifies that the commission may vacate this stay upon a showing of good cause. The act applies to all requests and applications filed with the PSC, regardless of when the related litigation was initiated, and it takes effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-2-130, 37-2-214
Engrossed: 37-2-130, 37-2-214