Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 402: Public Service Commission; establishment of renewable energy sources and renewable energy portfolio standard goals for electric service providers; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 402 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Service Commission; establishment of renewable energy sources and renewable energy portfolio standard goals for electric service providers; provide. Primary sponsor: Spencer Frye (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic), Karla Drenner (Democratic), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic), Miriam Paris (Democratic), Sam Park (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.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 Titles 46 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation and state government, respectively, so as to provide for the establishment of renewable energy sources and renewable energy portfolio standard goals by the Public Service Commission for electric service providers; to provide for the inclusion of existing or planned renewable energy resources in integrated resource plans; to authorize the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to renewable energy facilities; to provide for limited liability; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Karla Drenner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Miriam Paris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
| Sam Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
“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 Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper