S05518Introduced in the Senate
Makes all costs and expenses of the department of public service and public service commission subject to appropriation by the legislature on the certification of the chair of the department and upon the audit and warrant of the comptroller.
Introduced by Jacob Ashby, District 43
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Makes all costs and expenses of the department of public service and public service commission subject to appropriation by the legislature on the certification of the chair of the department and upon the audit and warrant of the comptroller.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
May 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Energy And Telecommunications Committee Vote · May 5, 2026
7
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Kevin Parker | 21 | No |
| Brian Kavanagh | 27 | No |
| Michelle Hinchey | 41 | Yes |
| Rachel May | 48 | Yes |
| Mark Walczyk | 49 | Yes |
| Christopher Ryan | 50 | Yes |
| Thomas O'Mara | 58 | Yes |
| Kristen Gonzalez | 59 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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