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S2248Introduced in the Senate

Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Susan Sosnowski, District 37

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 21, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · May 21, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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