Public utilities; prohibit governmental entities from adopting any policy that prohibits the connection or reconnection of any utility service based upon the type or source of energy or fuel
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public utilities and public transportation, so as to prohibit governmental entities from adopting any policy that prohibits the connection or reconnection of any utility service or sales of certain fuels based upon the appliance to be used by a customer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2023
Last action Mar 29, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 29, 2023
Committee
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
lower
Feb 22, 2023
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported
lower
Feb 15, 2023
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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