Alaska2026Passed Legislature
SB16
Simplified Rate Filing Rules for Refuse Utilities
Last scannedSep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM
In one sentence
This bill requires the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to create rules that allow garbage and trash collection companies to adjust their prices using a simpler filing process.
What it does
- Requires the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to adopt regulations setting price adjustment ranges for refuse utilities through a simplified rate filing procedure.
- Allows refuse utilities to apply to adjust their rates over time if they follow these new regulations.
- Mandates that the commission grant rate adjustment applications when utilities meet all regulatory requirements.
- Requires specific rules ensuring sufficient public notice and an opportunity for customers to meaningfully comment on proposed price changes.
- Gives the commission power to review how this process works at reasonable intervals, revoke permission if needed, or require corrections.
Who it affects
- Refuse utilities that collect and dispose of garbage, trash, or other waste material for payment in Alaska.
- The Regulatory Commission of Alaska, which must create new rules and approve rate changes.
- Ratepayers who pay for refuse services and have the right to comment on price filings.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not list the specific price ranges or exact steps for the simplified filing process because those details will be in future commission rules.
- While the law takes effect immediately, no specific calendar date is provided in this text.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Refuse utility
- A company that collects and disposes of garbage, trash, or other waste material from the public in exchange for payment.
- Simplified rate filing procedure
- A process created by regulations that allows utilities to adjust their prices over a set period without needing a full hearing if they meet specific requirements.
Official record
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Official summary
REFUSE UTILITY REGULATIONS An Act relating to a simplified rate filing procedure for refuse utility rate adjustments; relating to Regulatory Commission of Alaska regulations regarding refuse utilities; and providing for an effective date.
Official activity
Bill history
- (S) REFERRED TO RULES2433
- (S) FN1: ZERO(CED)2433
- (S) DP: GRAY-JACKSON, YUNDT2433
- (S) NR: DUNBAR2433
- (S) CRA RPT 1NR 2DP2433
- (S) Moved SB 16 Out of CommitteeText
- (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
- (S) Heard & HeldText
- (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
- (S) FN1: ZERO(CED)1789
- (S) DP: GRAY-JACKSON1789
- (S) NR: BJORKMAN, YUNDT1789
- (S) L&C RPT 2NR 1DP1789
- (S) Moved SB 16 Out of CommitteeText
- (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
- (S) Heard & HeldText
- (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
- (S) CRA REPLACES STA REFERRAL207
- (S) L&C, STA29
- (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS29