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A 4749

Relates to certain charges for advanced metering infrastructure for water-works corporation services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ari Brown

A 4749 - Relates to Certain Charges for Advanced Metering Infrastructure for Water-Works Corporation Services OverviewBill Number: A 4749 Title: Relates to certain charges for adv

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 4749

A 4749 - Relates to Certain Charges for Advanced Metering Infrastructure for Water-Works Corporation Services

Overview

Bill Number: A 4749
Title: Relates to certain charges for advanced metering infrastructure for water-works corporation services
Status: REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
Introduced: February 06, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to regulate the charges that water-works corporations can impose on customers for the installation and maintenance of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). AMI systems, also known as "smart meters," provide real-time water usage data and enable remote meter reading. The bill seeks to ensure that these charges are fair and reasonable for consumers.

Key Provisions

  • Requires water-works corporations to obtain approval from the Public Service Commission before implementing any new or increased charges related to AMI systems
  • Mandates that any approved AMI-related charges must be based on the actual, prudent costs incurred by the corporation
  • Prohibits water-works corporations from requiring customers to pay AMI-related charges if they opt-out of having an AMI meter installed
  • Allows the Public Service Commission to establish guidelines and standards for AMI-related charges to ensure they are equitable for all customers

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Water-works corporations that provide services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers
  • Customers of water-works corporations, who would be impacted by any changes to AMI-related charges
  • The Public Service Commission, which would be responsible for reviewing and approving any new or increased AMI-related charges

The bill aims to protect consumers from potentially excessive or unjustified charges for AMI systems, while still allowing water-works corporations to recover their reasonable costs. This could result in more affordable and transparent water service for customers.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been referred to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee for further consideration. If passed by the committee and the full legislative body, it would then be sent to the governor for final approval and enactment into law.

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

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