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GA HB1160

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jon Burns

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • The chairperson of Georgia's Public Service Commission shall be selected by a simple majority vote of the commission members, replacing the previous seniority-based rotation system
  • The chairperson's term is changed from one year to two years, or until their term as a commission member expires, whichever is shorter
  • No commissioner may serve as chairperson for more than two consecutive terms
  • Any four members of the commission may call for an early election of a chairperson, but such elections may not be held more than twice per calendar year except in the case of a vacancy
  • The Act has an effective date of December 31, 2012, with the then-current chairperson serving until January 1, 2013, or until their commission term expires, whichever is shorter

Legislative Description

Public Service Commission; term and manner of election of chairperson; change

Last Action

House Postponed

3/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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