Affordability & Accountability Bill Package

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SB 24 (McNerney)

Prohibits the use of ratepayer money for corporate political lobbying against local governments trying to establish a municipal utility and strengthens public advocates’ power to investigate violations.

  • SB 24 gives the CPUC and the Public Advocates Office authority to inspect the accounting of public utilities to ensure appropriate use of ratepayer money.

  • SB 24 creates front-end accounting requirements to protect ratepayers from inappropriate corporate spending to oppose the municipalization of electric and gas services.

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AB 1167 (Berman & Addis)

Prohibits the use of ratepayer money for promotional advertisements and political lobbying activity.

  • AB 1167 creates front-end accounting requirements to protect ratepayers from inappropriate corporate spending.

  • AB 1167 prevents utility corporations from spending ratepayer dollars on national trade associations, lobbying, and other excessive expenses.

  • AB 1167 gives the CPUC discretion to impose sliding scale penalties based upon the severity of utility violations.

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