Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 34: Public Service Commission; costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 34 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Service Commission; costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Doc Rhett (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to prohibit certain costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates or charges of such electric utility unless such rates or charges are designed to recover such costs solely from or, at least, substantially from such commercial data centers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Recommitted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper