Electricity Sector Law (Amendment – Lowering Electricity Rates on Saturdays) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק משק החשמל (תיקון - הוזלת תעריפי החשמל בימי שבת)
TL;DRA bill to reduce electricity rates on Shabbat to 85% of the regular household rate, from the start of Shabbat until its end.
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What does the bill do?
The bill states that a consumer using electricity for residential purposes on Shabbat will pay a reduced rate of 85% of the regular household rate. The responsible minister will be required to submit an annual report to the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee on the effect of the reduced rate on households and on the operation of the electricity sector. The law applies to all household electricity consumers in Israel.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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