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SB 2102

Public Utility Commission - As introduced, authorizes the commission to electronically submit to the general assembly its annual report comparing telecommunications, electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater utility rates between this state and the southeastern states. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12; Title 13; Title 54; Title 64; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Brent Taylor

Tennessee PUC may electronically submit annual reports comparing state utility rates with southeastern states to the legislature.

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Bill Summary · SB 2102

Legislative bill overview

SB 2102 authorizes Tennessee's Public Utility Commission (PUC) to submit its annual utility rate comparison report to the state legislature electronically rather than in physical form. The bill compares telecommunications, electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater utility rates between Tennessee and other southeastern states. It amends multiple Tennessee Code Annotated titles governing utility regulation and administration.

Why is this important

This bill modernizes government reporting procedures by allowing digital submission of regulatory data, potentially reducing administrative costs and improving accessibility of utility rate information to lawmakers. Utility rate comparisons help legislators assess whether Tennessee consumers pay competitive prices compared to neighboring states and can inform future regulatory or policy decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends 11 separate TCA titles, which is unusually broad for what appears to be a procedural change; the necessity and implications of these multiple amendments are unclear from the bill summary
  • Reporting standards: No detail on what specific metrics, data formats, or analytical frameworks the PUC should use for rate comparisons, potentially allowing inconsistent or incomplete analyses
  • Access and transparency: While electronic submission may reduce costs, the bill doesn't explicitly address public access to these reports or ensure they remain transparent to citizens beyond the legislature

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

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