A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning utilities.

Plain English: This amendment aims to add new provisions related to electric utility affordability in Indiana.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that focuses on measures to improve affordability for customers of electric utilities.

• The specific details and exact nature of the affordability measures are not provided in the amendment text, making it unclear what concrete actions would be taken.
• It is unknown how this amendment will affect current utility rates or customer bills.

Plain English: This amendment adds new rules about levelized billing plans for utilities in Indiana.

• Adds a definition of 'levelized billing plan' which is a method used by utility companies to spread out the cost of electricity or gas over equal monthly payments.
• Requires utility companies to offer at least one levelized billing option to their customers.

• The amendment does not specify how these plans will be implemented in detail, leaving some aspects unclear.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to add new rules about payment plans for utility customers in Indiana.

• Adds a requirement for utilities to offer flexible payment plans to customers who are behind on their bills.

• The text does not specify the details of what these payment plans must include, such as interest rates or repayment terms.

Plain English: The amendment proposes changes to how utilities bill residential customers in Indiana.

• Modifies the way utility companies can charge residential customers for their services.

• The specific details of how billing will change are not provided, making it unclear exactly what modifications will be made.

Plain English: This amendment aims to add new provisions related to electric utility affordability in Indiana's laws.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that focuses on measures to improve affordability for customers of electric utilities.

• The specific details and exact measures regarding how electric utility affordability will be improved are not provided in the amendment text, making it unclear what concrete actions would be taken.
• It is unknown which part of Indiana's existing laws concerning utilities this new section will be added to.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for public utilities.

• Adds new rules for public utilities in Indiana.

• The specific details of what these new rules entail are not provided, making it hard to explain exactly how they will affect public utilities.

Plain English: This amendment would exempt residential utility services from the state gross retail tax.

• Adds an exemption to the Indiana Code, allowing residential utility services to be free from the state gross retail tax.

• The exact impact on state revenue and how it will affect utility companies is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment adds new rules about when and how utilities can disconnect service to customers.

• Adds a requirement that utilities must provide notice before disconnecting service.
• Specifies conditions under which utilities cannot disconnect service, such as during extreme weather.

• The exact details of the new rules are not fully explained in the provided text.

Plain English: This amendment would add a new section to the Indiana Code that requires utilities to report payment information about their customers to consumer reporting agencies.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies in Indiana to provide customer payment information to credit reporting agencies.

• The exact details of how and what kind of payment information will be reported are not specified in the amendment text, which may leave some questions about implementation.
• It is unclear if there are any limits or protections for customers regarding this new requirement.

Plain English: This amendment aims to stop utility companies from charging customers a fee when reconnecting service.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that bans utility companies from imposing reconnection fees on their customers.

• The exact details of how this ban will be enforced or what constitutes a 'reconnection fee' are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new requirement for utility companies to notify customers about an outstanding balance when they are on a budget billing plan.

• Adds a provision that requires utilities to inform customers of any unpaid bills while they are enrolled in a budget billing program.

• The amendment does not specify how the notification must be given or what information it should include, leaving some details unclear.

Plain English: This amendment adds new rules about how utilities in Indiana must forecast rates and give notices to the public.

• Adds requirements for utility companies to create forecasts of their future rates.
• Requires these companies to provide notice to customers and the state regulatory body when making significant changes to their rate forecasts.

• The exact details on how utilities must forecast rates are not specified in this amendment, which may leave some uncertainty for utility companies.

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but does not provide specific details on what changes it intends to make.

• The exact nature of the change is unclear from the provided text.

• The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code concerning utilities.

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but does not provide specific details on what changes it intends to make.

• The exact nature of the change is unclear from the provided text.

• The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code concerning utilities.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to include new requirements for utilities.

• The amendment adds new rules for utilities in Indiana, but does not specify what those rules are.

• The official text of the amendment is incomplete and does not provide details about the specific changes to the Indiana Code.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for utilities regarding renewable energy sources.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to provide more information about renewable energy options to their customers.

• The official text does not specify all details of the new requirements, such as what specific information must be provided by utilities.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

• The amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code concerning utilities, though it does not specify exactly how or which parts of the code will be changed.

• The official text provided is incomplete and does not give enough information to explain the specific changes proposed by this amendment.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

• The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.

• The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code concerning utilities.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

• The amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code concerning utilities, though it does not specify exactly how or which parts of the code will be changed.

• The official text provided is incomplete and does not give enough information to explain the specific changes proposed by this amendment.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

• The amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code concerning utilities, though it does not specify exactly how or which parts of the code will be changed.

• The official text provided is incomplete and does not give enough information to explain the specific changes proposed by this amendment.

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but does not provide specific details on what changes it intends to make.

• The exact nature of the change is unclear from the provided text.

• The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code concerning utilities.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to allow utilities to charge customers for certain expenses related to renewable energy projects.

• Allows utilities to include in customer bills costs associated with renewable energy projects, such as solar or wind farms.

• The specific details of how these charges will be calculated and the types of renewable energy projects covered are not provided in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment would change how utilities are regulated in Indiana by modifying specific sections of the state's code.

• Modifies certain parts of the Indiana Code related to utility regulation.

• The official text does not provide enough detail about what specific changes will be made, making it hard to explain exactly how utilities would be affected.

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for utilities to provide information about renewable energy options.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to give customers detailed information on how they can switch to renewable energy sources.

• The exact details of the information that must be provided by utility companies are not specified in this amendment text, making it unclear what specific data will be required.
• It is unknown if and when this amendment might be reconsidered or passed in a similar form.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for utilities regarding renewable energy sources.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to provide more information about renewable energy options to their customers.

• The official text is incomplete and does not specify all details of the amendment, such as exact wording or full scope of changes.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for utilities regarding renewable energy sources.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to provide more information about renewable energy options to their customers.

• The official text does not specify all details of the new requirements, such as exactly what kind of information must be provided by utilities.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for utilities regarding renewable energy sources.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to provide more information about renewable energy options to their customers.

• The official text is incomplete and does not specify all details of the amendment, such as exact wording or full scope of changes.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for utilities regarding renewable energy sources.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to provide more information about renewable energy options to their customers.

• The official text does not specify all details of the new requirements, such as what specific information must be provided by utilities.

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for utilities to provide information about renewable energy options.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to give customers detailed information on how they can switch to renewable energy sources.

• The exact details of the information that must be provided by utility companies are not specified in this amendment text, making it unclear what specific data will be required.
• It is unknown if and when this amendment might be reconsidered or passed in a similar form.

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for utilities to provide information about renewable energy options.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to give customers detailed information on renewable energy sources.

• The specific details of the information that must be provided are not clearly defined in the amendment text, making it hard to know exactly what will change.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for utilities regarding renewable energy sources.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to provide more information about renewable energy options to their customers.

• The official text is incomplete and does not specify all details of the amendment, such as exact wording or full scope of changes.

Plain English: This amendment, proposed by Representative Alex Burton, was withdrawn and does not provide specific details about changes to the Indiana Code concerning utilities.

• The official text of the amendment is incomplete and does not specify any concrete changes or amendments to the bill.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but the specific details of what it changes are not provided in the given text.

• The exact nature and content of the proposed changes to the Indiana Code concerning utilities is unclear from the provided information.

• The official amendment text does not provide enough detail about the specific changes being made to the Indiana Code.

Plain English: This amendment would add new rules about how utilities in Indiana can charge customers for certain services.

• Adds new sections to the Indiana Code that set guidelines on how utility companies can bill their customers for specific services.

• The official text does not provide enough details to explain exactly what services are covered or how billing will be changed.
• It is unclear from the provided information what specific impacts this amendment would have on current utility practices in Indiana.

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but the specific changes are not clearly stated in the provided information.

• The official text does not provide enough details about what specific changes this amendment would make.

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but the provided information does not specify the exact changes it intends to make.

• The official text of the amendment is incomplete and does not provide specific details about the proposed changes.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but the specific details of what it changes are not provided in the given text.

• The exact nature and content of the proposed changes to the Indiana Code concerning utilities is unclear from the provided information.

• The official amendment text does not provide enough detail about the specific changes being made, making it impossible to explain the concrete change this amendment would make.

Plain English: This amendment would add new rules about how utilities can charge customers for certain services.

• Adds new sections to the Indiana Code that set guidelines on how utility companies can bill their customers for specific services.

• The official text does not provide details on what specific services or billing practices are being regulated, making it hard to explain exactly which changes will be made.
• Without more context from the full bill and amendment, we cannot specify how these new rules will affect utility customers in Indiana.

Plain English: This amendment would add new rules about how utilities can charge customers for certain services.

• Adds new sections to the Indiana Code that set guidelines on how utilities can bill customers for specific services.

• The official text does not provide details on what specific services or billing practices are being regulated, making it hard to explain exactly which changes will be made.
• Without more context from the full bill and amendment, we cannot specify how these new rules will affect utility customers.

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but the specific changes are not clearly stated in the provided information.

• The official text does not provide enough details about what specific changes this amendment would make.

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding utilities, but the specific changes are not clearly stated in the provided information.

• The official text does not provide enough details about what specific changes this amendment would make.

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for utilities to provide information about renewable energy options.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to give customers detailed information on how they can switch to renewable energy sources.

• The exact details of the information that must be provided by utility companies are not specified in this amendment text, making it unclear what specific data will be required.
• It is unknown if and when this amendment might be reconsidered or passed in a similar form.

Plain English: This amendment would add new rules about how utilities can charge customers for certain services.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that sets guidelines on how utilities can bill customers for specific services.

• The official text does not provide details on what specific services or billing practices are being regulated, making it hard to explain exactly which changes will be made.
• It is unclear from the provided information if there are any existing sections in the Indiana Code that this amendment would modify or replace.

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for utilities to provide information about renewable energy options.

• Adds a requirement for utility companies to give customers detailed information on how they can switch to renewable energy sources.

• The exact details of the information that must be provided by utility companies are not specified in this amendment text, making it unclear what specific data will be required.
• It is unknown if and when this amendment might be reconsidered or passed in a similar form.

Plain English: This amendment would add new rules about how utilities can charge customers for certain services.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that sets guidelines on how utility companies can bill their customers for specific services.

• The official text does not provide details about which specific services or billing practices are affected, making it hard to explain exactly what changes will be made.
• Without more context from the full bill and amendment, we cannot describe all potential impacts on utility companies and customers.

Plain English: This amendment would add new rules about how utilities can charge customers for certain services.

• Adds new requirements for utility companies to provide clear information about charges related to specific services.

• The official text does not specify the exact details of what these 'specific services' are or what kind of information must be provided, making it hard to explain fully without additional context.

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for utility companies in Indiana.

• Adds a requirement that utility companies must provide detailed reports to the state about their infrastructure and service areas.

• The exact details of what information must be included in these reports are not specified, making it unclear how this will affect utility companies.
• It is unknown if or when similar amendments might be reintroduced with more specific language.

Plain English: This amendment would add new rules about how utilities can charge customers for certain services.

• Adds new sections to the Indiana Code that set guidelines on how utility companies can bill their customers for specific services.

• The official text does not provide details about which specific services or billing practices are affected, making it hard to explain exactly what changes will be made.
• Without more context from the full bill and amendment, we cannot specify how these new rules will impact utility customers.

Plain English: This amendment would change the Indiana Code to allow utilities to charge customers for certain costs related to renewable energy projects.

• Allows utilities to include in customer bills the costs associated with renewable energy projects, such as solar or wind farms.

• The specific details about which costs can be included and how they will be calculated are not provided in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment would add new rules about how utilities can charge customers for certain services.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that sets guidelines on how utility companies can bill their customers for specific services.

• The official text does not provide details about which specific services or billing practices are affected, making it hard to explain exactly what changes will be made.
• More information is needed to understand the full impact of this amendment on utility companies and their customers.

Plain English: This amendment would add new rules about how utilities can charge customers for certain services.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that sets guidelines on how utility companies can bill their customers for specific services.

• The official text does not provide details about which specific services or billing practices are affected, making it hard to explain exactly what changes will be made.
• Without more information, we cannot determine the full impact of this amendment on utility companies and their customers.