Utilities committee hears hours of testimony on broad solar, wind and water bill; taxation, setbacks and eminent domain draw sharp debate Representative Banderman presented House Bill 2,762, a multi-issue measure on commercial solar, wind and water. The committee heard proponents urging a $2,500-per-megawatt benchmark and grandfathering; landowners and local groups urged higher taxes, larger setbacks and stronger transparency and environmental protections.

The Missouri House Committee is at a crossroads over House Bill 2,762, where solar taxation and local landowner concerns collide in a heated debate on the future of renewable energy.

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Committee hears bills to allow utilities to recover nuclear construction costs; members press for safeguards The Missouri House Committee on Utilities heard House Bills 1626 and 2122 to allow utilities to use construction work in progress (QIP/CWIP) for nuclear projects up to 600 megawatts. Sponsors and utility, business and education witnesses argued it lowers long‑term costs and supports SMRs; members pressed for stronger clawback and PSC oversight to protect ratepayers.

Missouri lawmakers are pushing for a controversial bill that could reshape how nuclear construction costs are handled, but are ratepayers really protected?

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Senator Moon introduces bill to ensure consumers get monetary awards from utilities Senator Moon introduced Senate Bill 16 26 to address excessive charges by public utilities, saying the bill would ensure individuals who win awards in cases against utilities receive direct compensation rather than having awards paid to other entities.

Senator Moon's new bill aims to transform how consumers are compensated in disputes with utility companies, ensuring they receive the financial awards they deserve directly.

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Missouri Utilities Committee hears combined anti‑spoofing and no‑call bills; carriers urge federal coordination Sponsors combined four bills (HB2147, HB2472, HB2546, HB2658) to extend no‑call protections to business lines, require STIR/SHAKEN authentication for VoIP, create civil remedies and graduated fines, and in one bill add criminal penalties; carriers warned against conflicting state rules with federal law.

Missouri's House Committee is taking a bold stand against robocalls and call-ID spoofing with new bills that could change the game for consumer protections!

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Proposal to exempt residential utilities from sales tax divides municipalities and consumer advocates House Bill 2382 would eliminate sales tax on residential utilities. Sponsor framed the change as relief from "double taxation;" municipal officials and leagues warned of substantial local revenue loss and urged careful transition planning and alternative revenue sourcing.

A new proposal in Missouri could relieve households from sales tax on residential utilities, but local officials warn it may jeopardize essential services.

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Committee hears competing views on a 20‑year depreciation schedule for pipelines and utility infrastructure House Bill 18‑92 would impose a consistent depreciation schedule (20 years) for certain permanent infrastructure used in utilities and other long‑lived systems. Industry groups and utilities favor the measure for consistency; county assessors warned of lost local revenue and said a 50‑year schedule is commonly used in rate‑making.

A proposed bill in Missouri aims to standardize the depreciation of utility infrastructure, but could it cost counties millions in lost revenue?

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Senate bill would require utilities to reimburse consumers for food and medication losses after lengthy outages Senate Bill 1552, offered by Senator McCreery and explained on the floor, would allow consumers to seek reimbursement from electric utilities for food and medications lost in outages lasting more than 48 hours; sponsor said monopoly utilities must make consumers whole when service is unreliable.

Senate Bill 1552 is set to hold electric utilities accountable for losses incurred during power outages, ensuring consumers can claim reimbursement for spoiled food and vital medications.

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Missouri General Assembly introduces renewable energy bill HB 880 for utilities Bill HB 880 mandates Missouri utilities to increase renewable energy sources to 100% by 2060

Missouri is taking a bold step towards a sustainable future with Bill HB 880, pushing utilities to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2060!

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Missouri 811 supports HB 752 to improve utility safety and efficiency for excavators Missouri 811 advocates for HB 752 to enhance safety and update utility practices.

Missouri's House Bill 752 is set to revolutionize excavation safety with advanced technology, but what does this mean for workers and the public?

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Missouri General Assembly repeals utility regulations in new legislative act Missouri lawmakers repeal multiple utility sections and enact thirty-two new provisions.

Missouri's Senate Bill 4 is set to revolutionize utility regulations, sparking intense debate over consumer rights and service transparency!

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Commission approves sliding scale for utility rate adjustments Utilities may implement a sliding scale for service charge adjustments pending commission approval.

Missouri's Senate Bill 4 could transform utility rates and enhance consumer protections, but is it a win for residents or a risk for providers?

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Missouri utilities set appraisal process for water system acquisitions Utilities appoint appraisers to determine fair market value for water system acquisitions

Missouri's new Senate Bill 4 could revolutionize how small water utilities are valued during acquisitions, ensuring fairness and transparency in a time of growing infrastructure needs.

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Missouri Senate discusses utility rate changes and veteran tax benefits Senate reviews utility legislation and proposes tax deductions for veteran survivor benefits.

This week, the Missouri Senate is at a crossroads, debating utility rate changes that could impact your wallet and introducing tax breaks for veterans’ survivors—what's at stake?

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