House Study Committee on Municipal Electric Franchise Fees; create

This bill creates a temporary House Study Committee to investigate municipal electric franchise fees and recommend potential policy changes. The committee will consist of five representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, who will examine how current fee arrangements affect both municipalities and unincorporated county residents. The study will focus on whether residents in unincorporated areas are unfairly subsidizing municipal infrastructure costs and will produce a report with findings and possible legislative recommendations by December 1, 2026. The committee has authority to hold meetings, receive standard legislative allowances, and file reports with the Clerk of the House.