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GA SR619

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ed Harbison

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Public Utility One Source Billing of Local Governments Study Committee to examine whether aggregating utility usage across all facilities of a local school district or local government could yield lower per-unit rates for water and electricity
  • Committee comprises 5 Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, who also designates the chairperson
  • Addresses the current practice of billing each local government building and school district facility separately, which prevents entities from benefiting from volume-based lower utility rates
  • Committee members may receive per diem allowances under Code Section 28-1-8 for up to 5 days, with funding from Senate appropriations
  • Committee must file any approved report with the Secretary of the Senate and stands abolished on December 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Senate Public Utility Once Source Billing of Local Governments Study Committee; create

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries and Utilities2/16/2024

Full Bill Text

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