Senate Sponsors: OBAMA-SHAW-LIGHTFORD AND SILVERSTEIN. Short description: UTIL GAS PRICE 30% INCREASE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that when the price of natural gas increases by 30% or more, a public utility that supplies natural gas must provide certain notices to customers, must offer energy audits upon request and at no charge to the customer, may not disconnect service to a customer, and if the customer has contacted the utility and made arrangements for payment, may not report the customer to a collection agency. Requires the Commerce Commission issue rules to ensure that customer service departments are adequately staffed. Requires a public utility to disclose a toll-free telephone number for the utility on billing statements. Requires a public utility to disclose the price of natural gas on billing statements and on its website. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status