House Bill 425

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Title AN ACT relating to utility communications during a declared state of emergency.
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Bill Request Number 1667
Sponsor J. Higdon
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 39A.270 to require regulated energy, water, and communications utilities to provide a daily updated report to the Division of Emergency Management during a declared state of emergency caused by natural or human action that results in the loss of electric power, water, or communications capability to more than two counties in the Commonwealth; require report to indicate the total number of customers without electric, water, or communications services, and the anticipated time to restore service to those customers; permit Public Service Commission to request participation of nonregulated utilities operating power, water, or communications systems in the Commonwealth; require Division of Emergency Management to publicize the utility updates for regional or statewide distribution and broadcast.
Index Headings of Original Version Commerce - Utility communications during a declared state of emergency, requirements for
Communications - Utility communications during a declared state of emergency, requirements for
Public Utilities - Utility communications during a declared state of emergency, requirements for
Television and Radio - Utility communications during a declared state of emergency, requirements for
Disasters - Utility communications during a declared state of emergency, requirements for

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02/11/09
  • introduced in House
02/12/09
  • to Seniors, Military Affairs, & Public Safety (H)
02/27/09
  • posted in committee


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