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LR number: 5123S.01I
Latest Update: Sunday, June, 15th 2008

SB 1160 - The act sets the maximum penalty for a single violation of any order by the Public Service Commission relating to federal natural gas safety standards at $25,000 per violation. The maximum penalty for a continuing violation or a multiple series of such violations is $250,000. The maximum penalties increase by increments described in the act in the years 2015, 2025, 2035, and 2040. The Commission may determine the amount of the penalty based on several variables as described in the act. Each violation shall be considered a separate and distinct offense.

The act is similar to HB 1636 (2008), SCS/SB 536 (2007) and HCS/HB 429 (2007).

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Latest Actions
  • 04/24/2008 - Voted Do Pass S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee
  • 04/17/2008 - Hearing Conducted S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee
  • 04/17/2008 - Hearing Scheduled S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee
  • 02/20/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee
  • 02/19/2008 - S First Read--SB 1160-Lager
Bill Summary
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SB1160 Bill Summary Introduced HTML02/21/2008

Bill Text
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SB1160 Bill Text Introduced PDF02/19/2008

Fiscal Notes
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SB1160 Fiscal Notes Introduced PDF03/25/2008
SB1160 Fiscal Notes Introduced HTML03/25/2008