(HB2136)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto House Bill 2136, which would require the State Corporation Commission to establish the Office of the Public Utility Ombudsman.

This bill is unnecessary. The Office of the Attorney General already serves as a highly competent consumer advocate, balancing utility and industry interest and reliable service with the interests of the ratepayer.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.