Gov. Dayton Issues His First Veto of 2017

The Republican-controlled Legislature passed the bill earlier this month altering the Public Utilities Commission's responsibilities for electric co-ops

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Dayton has vetoed legislation that would have decreased the oversight of a state electric utility regulator.

The Republican-controlled Legislature passed the bill earlier this month altering the Public Utilities Commission’s responsibilities for electric co-ops.

It would have given authority to handle disputes about fees for installing solar panels or wind generators to a third-party mediator.

Dayton says that eliminated the commission’s consumer protection role.

It’s Dayton’s first veto of 2017.