Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 653: Georgia Public Service Commission; rename as Georgia Public Utilities Commission
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 653 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Public Service Commission; rename as Georgia Public Utilities Commission. Primary sponsor: Jordan Ridley (Republican), Martin Momtahan (Republican), Mitchell Horner (Republican), Beth Camp (Republican), Ruwa Romman (Democratic), Saira Draper (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 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, and various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to rename the Georgia Public Service Commission as the Georgia Public Utilities Commission; to provide for the succession of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for the succession of all rights, privileges, entitlements, obligations, and duties of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for the continued service of members of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Martin Momtahan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Mitchell Horner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
| Ruwa Romman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Saira Draper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
“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