Committee backs bill to expand RUCO intervention standard after testimony on capacity limits HB 21‑13 would require RUCO to intervene in residential rate cases where proposed increases double (100% or more). RUCO director told the panel the office has nine staff and a $1.9 million budget and may face jurisdictional and cost consequences if required to take every high‑increase case; the committee passed the bill with requests to continue conversation about rural representation.

A new bill could force RUCO to step in on massive utility rate hikes, but can they handle the pressure without more resources?

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