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GA HB653
Georgia Public Service Commission; rename as Georgia Public Utilities Commission
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, and various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to rename the Georgia Public Service Commission as the Georgia Public Utilities Commission; to provide for the succession of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for the succession of all rights, privileges, entitlements, obligations, and duties of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for the continuation of rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties of parties to certain contractual agreements; to provide for the continued service of members of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to rename the Georgia Public Service Commission to the Georgia Public Utilities Commission, with the change set to take effect on January 1, 2027, contingent upon voter approval of a corresponding constitutional amendment in the November 2026 election. The bill ensures a smooth transition by stipulating that all existing rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Public Service Commission will remain in effect under the new name. The current commissioners will continue to serve out their terms as members of the Public Utilities Commission, and all existing contractual rights, privileges, and obligations will be seamlessly transferred to the new commission. Additionally, the bill makes comprehensive conforming changes across numerous sections of the Georgia Code, replacing references to the "Public Service Commission" with "Public Utilities Commission" in over 75 different code sections spanning various areas of state law, such as telecommunications, transportation, licensing, and administrative procedures. If the constitutional amendment is not ratified, the bill will automatically be repealed, and the commission will retain its current name.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Beth Camp (R)*,
Saira Draper (D)*,
Mitchell Horner (R)*,
Martin Momtahan (R)*,
Jordan Ridley (R)*,
Ruwa Romman (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70852 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234071 |
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