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Pennsylvania House Bill 113 requires energy-related state regulations to include analysis of electricity price increases and impacts on low-income residents

Original title: An Act amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act, further providing for proposed regulations and procedures for review.

Last action · January 14, 2025: Referred to ENERGY, Jan. 14, 2025Sponsors: Jim Struzzi and 9 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania state agencies proposing regulations related to fuel, energy, electricity, or electricity prices must now analyze potential cost increases and impacts on low-income residents when submitting rules for review. The measure takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Why it matters

State regulators must formally account for potential electricity price increases and impacts on low-income populations before proposed energy regulations advance, altering the administrative review process for state agencies.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State agencies

State agencies proposing energy-related regulations must complete and submit additional impact analyses regarding electricity costs and low-income residents.

Directly affected

Low-income residents

Proposed energy regulations must explicitly evaluate potential negative impacts on electricity costs affecting low-income residents.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of regulations are covered under this bill?
Regulations that deal in any way with the production, transportation, or use of any form of fuel, energy, or electricity, or that may possibly impact the price of electricity.
Who receives the required analysis?
The Independent Regulatory Review Commission and the legislative committees receive the analysis along with a copy of the proposed regulation and the .

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Jan 14, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to ENERGY, Jan. 14, 2025

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Connected Entities

Legislative Reference Bureau, Independent Regulatory Review Commission
OrganizationLegislative Reference Bureau“Receives proposed regulations for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin”Map →
OrganizationIndependent Regulatory Review Commission“Receives copies of proposed regulations and regulatory analysis forms”Map →

Sources

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www.palegis.us

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