Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 617: Public utilities; reestablish a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 617 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public utilities; reestablish a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies. Primary sponsor: Ruwa Romman (Democratic), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Karen Lupton (Democratic), Alan Powell (Republican), Beth Camp (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House Second Readers.
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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 Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to reestablish a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies concerning public utilities; to authorize the director to take depositions and conduct discovery; to authorize the director to employ certain personnel; to require that certain employees of the Public Service Commission be made available to assist the director; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruwa Romman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
“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 Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper