California lawmakers are revisiting a bill that aims to prohibit utility companies like PG&E from utilizing customer funds for advertising and lobbying expenses. The bill had previously failed in committee but will be voted on again on Monday.
PG&E’s plan to allocate $6 million of customer money towards commercials highlighting its efforts in managing wildfire risk has sparked concerns from lawmakers. Senator Dave Min expressed the view that customer money should not be used for such purposes.
PG&E, however, maintains that the bill would undermine the authority of state regulators who oversee the company’s customer charges.
The bill’s fate remains uncertain, and its potential impact on PG&E’s advertising and lobbying practices will be watched closely by consumers, lawmakers, and regulators alike.
