Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3436: Creates provisions relating to the regulation of public utilities
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 386, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to the regulation of public utilities. Section A. Chapter 386, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 386.381 and 386.620, to read as follows: 386.381. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, all ratemaking determinations by the commission shall be just and reasonable and shall also be based upon a finding that any change in a utility rate will not be unduly burdensome to the current affordability of utility services to customers. For purposes of this section, "just.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 386, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to the regulation of public utilities. Section A. Chapter 386, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 386.381 and 386.620, to read as follows: 386.381. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, all ratemaking determinations by the commission shall be just and reasonable and shall also be based upon a finding that any change in a utility rate will not be unduly burdensome to the current affordability of utility services to customers. For purposes of this section, "just and reasonable", as it relates to a utility rate or charge, shall mean that the rate or charge shall result in the lowest possible ratepayer impact that is necessary for the utility to provide safe and adequate service. 386.620. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms (2) "Public utility", the same as defined in section 386.020. 2. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, any public hearing by the commission held for the receipt of evidentiary testimony from members of the public for purposes of a general rate proceeding shall be subject to the following requirements: (1) At least one local public hearing shall be reasonably close to the residence of each utility customer located within the …
Sponsors
- Mark Boyko (D, 090) · primary sponsor