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Committee Reports
Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications Committee
The Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications Committee, chaired by Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta), met this morning to consider two measures.
HB 76, authored by Representative John Carson (R-Marietta), amends O.C.G.A. § 46-4-164 to increase the percentage limitation of EMC investments in a gas affiliate. Current law allows investments up to 15%. This bill increases that amount to 60%. The subcommittee took no testimony on the bill and moved the bill DO PASS.
HB 150, authored by Representative Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe), amends O.C.G.A. § 46-1-6 to prohibit local governmental entities from adopting policies that prohibit the connection or reconnection of any utility service based on the source of energy or fuel. Members of the committee including Reps. David Dryer (D-Atlanta) and Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) expressed concern
Kemp taps Hatchett for Senate floor leader
Kemp taps Hatchett for Senate floor leader
Governor Brian Kemp today announced his administration’s floor leaders for the upcoming legislative session. Newly-elected District 50 State Senator Bo Hatchett is among them.
Hatchett will serve alongside Senators Clint Dixon (R-Buford) and Russ Goodman (R-Homerville) to advance the governor’s legislative agenda in the State Senate.
Hatchett continues Habersham County’s representation at the floor leader level. District 10 State Representative Terry Rogers (R-Clarkesville) has served as House Floor Leader for the past several years. He chose not to run for re-election. Roger’s term expires at midnight.