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GA HB1220

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Trey Rhodes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Companies providing water or waste-water service via pipes to 1,000 or more customer service connections in Georgia would be placed under the control and jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission (PSC)
  • The PSC would gain full power to regulate rates, prices, and terms or conditions of service for covered water and waste-water companies, as well as authority to resolve customer complaints and disputes
  • The commission may set rates based on the ratio of operating expenses to operating revenues
  • Water and waste-water services provided by the state, any political subdivision, or any authority thereof are explicitly excluded from the new regulatory requirements
  • The bill preserves the existing authority and jurisdiction of the Board of Natural Resources, the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, and its director under Chapter 5 of Title 12

Legislative Description

Public Service Commission; subject certain companies providing water service to regulation by the commission

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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