South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 446: Electric Rate Stabilization Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 446 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric Rate Stabilization Act. Primary sponsor: Tom Young (Republican), Jason Elliott (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary.
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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 AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "ELECTRIC RATE STABILIZATION ACT"; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 24 TO CHAPTER 27, TITLE 58, SO AS TO ALLOW ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO REQUEST THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO ADJUST THEIR RATES ANNUALLY, ADJUST UTILITY RATES, ESTABLISH THE BASELINE RATE ORDER AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ADJUSTMENTS IN RATES, PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS, AND AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC UTILITY POSITION FOR THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jason Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time