Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 249: Public utilities; solar power facility agreements; revise provisions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 249 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public utilities; solar power facility agreements; revise provisions. Primary sponsor: Robert Dickey (Republican), Victor Anderson (Republican), David Huddleston (Republican), Karla Drenner (Democratic), Joe Campbell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to revise provisions relating to solar power facility agreements; to revise provisions relating to the waiver of certain requirements of such agreements; to provide for the certification by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources that solar power facility agreements meet certain requirements; to provide civil penalties; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Dickey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 134 |
| Victor Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| David Huddleston | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Karla Drenner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Joe Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 171 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper