Scored 6/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Municipal Utilities Bill
Municipal utilities must share power, but can dodge fees
Utilities
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, towns that run utilities would have to let other towns and owners hook up, but they wouldn’t be liable for fees or costs.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens could get more choices for electricity or water, but they lose a way to hold the utility accountable for extra charges, so they should watch the bill now.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Municipal utilities must allow connections from outside municipalities and property owners.
- They cannot refuse service based on the listed criteria.
- The bill shields municipalities from liability for fees and costs under certain conditions.
- Rural electric co‑ops must send meeting notices by email and can use electronic voting.
- Members can choose to opt out of electronic voting.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Kimberly Daniels (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- David Smith (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Randy Maggard (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Brad Yeager (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Leonard Spencer (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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