| 124th MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 1695 | LR 2303(01) | |||||
| An Act To Direct the Public Utilities Commission To Adopt Rules To Improve the Safety of Multiunit Rental Dwellings | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Rep. Adams of Portland | ||||||
| Committee: Utilities and Energy | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: No | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement | ||||||
| Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds | ||||||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| This bill requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to adopt rules that require notification of the owner of multi-unit residential rental property when utilities are disconnected/terminated and require the PUC to provide affected tenants with information about utility payment assistance programs. Any additional costs can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. | ||||||