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HB 6305

AN ACT REQUIRING AN AUDIT OF PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE COMBINED PUBLIC BENEFITS CHARGE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Billy Buckbee

HB 6305 would require an audit of all programs funded by the Combined Public Benefits Charge to boost transparency, accountability, and efficiency for ratepayers.

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Bill Summary · HB 6305

Summary: HB 6305 — Act Requiring an Audit of Programs Funded by the Combined Public Benefits Charge

Purpose and intent

HB 6305 proposes to require an audit of all programs funded by the Combined Public Benefits Charge (CPBC). The bill aims to strengthen accountability and transparency in how CPBC funds are used and to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of CPBC-funded programs. The exact scope, standards, and procedures for the audit would be defined in the bill text.

Key provisions (as far as information available)

  • Mandates an audit of programs funded by the CPBC.
  • The bill’s status indicates it has been referred to the Joint Committee on Energy and Technology for consideration.
  • Specific details such as who conducts the audit, the audit standards, frequency, reporting requirements, scope, costs, and timelines are not provided in the information available here.

Note: Full text is needed to confirm the precise audit scope (e.g., which programs are included, whether subprograms or contractors are covered), reporting deadlines, and any required corrective actions or recommendations.

Affected parties and stakeholders

  • Electric distribution companies and other entities administering CPBC-funded programs.
  • Ratepayers who fund CPBC programs through bills.
  • State energy agencies or public utility commissions overseeing CPBC programs.
  • Auditors and independent review bodies responsible for performing the audit.
  • Legislators and committees, particularly the Joint Committee on Energy and Technology, which would review the bill and oversee implementation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025.
  • 2025-01-23: Ref. to the Joint Committee on Energy and Technology (JCE). This indicates initial committee referral and consideration path.
  • No further legislative actions are listed in the information provided. Details on hearing dates, amendments, or potential passage are not available here.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Oversight: Could enhance transparency around CPBC-funded programs and how funds are allocated and spent.
  • Accountability: May identify inefficiencies, duplications, or opportunities to improve program design and outcomes.
  • Administrative burden: An audit requirement could entail cost and administrative work for CPBC program administrators and electric distribution companies.
  • Policy outcomes: Depending on audit findings, there could be recommendations leading to program modifications, budget reallocations, or changes in reporting.

Next steps for readers

  • Obtain the full bill text and any fiscal notes from the official legislative portal to understand the audit’s scope, standards, reporting requirements, and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Monitor JCE meetings or hearings for HB 6305 to learn about proposed amendments and timelines for consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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