Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 94: Public Utilities and Public Transportation; a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies concerning public utilities; reestablish
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 94 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Utilities and Public Transportation; a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies concerning public utilities; reestablish. Primary sponsor: Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), David Lucas (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 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 Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., 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 create the Office of the Consumers' Utility Counsel; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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 Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper