S08710Introduced in the Senate
Prohibits utility corporations and municipalities from increasing a bill previously rendered to a small non-residential customer after twelve months from the date service was provided; provides limited exceptions to such prohibition; requires the utility corporation or municipality to provide notice regarding the late billing.
Introduced by Michelle Hinchey, District 41
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits utility corporations and municipalities from increasing a bill previously rendered to a small non-residential customer after twelve months from the date service was provided; provides limited exceptions to such prohibition; requires the utility corporation or municipality to provide notice regarding the late billing.
Where it stands
ordered to third reading cal.492
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · April 15, 2026
55
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Absent |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Absent |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Absent |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1ST REPORT CAL.634
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to energy
substituted for a11045
ordered to third reading cal.492
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