Public Utilities Commission technical and clarification changes to statues
This bill makes technical and clarifying changes to Minnesota statutes governing the Public Utilities Commission, primarily affecting utilities, telecommunications carriers, and other regulated entities. Key provisions include updating how complaints and hearings are filed, requiring electronic document submissions, and clarifying the commission's authority to notify interested parties in contested cases. The bill also defines the commission's membership requirements, mandates audio or video recording of proceedings, and removes outdated references to former regulatory bodies. These changes aim to modernize administrative procedures without altering the commission's core regulatory powers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Committee
2
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nick Frentz
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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