Plain English Breakdown
The official bill status shows 'Senate Tabled,' which may affect whether this legislation becomes law, though the summary confirms it passed both chambers previously.
HB1027: Allowing Local Governments to Sign Long-Term Electric Power Sales Contracts
This bill changes state law so that counties and cities in Georgia can sign certain long-term contracts to sell electricity.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Chapters 1 and 30 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding general provisions for counties and municipal corporations.
- Authorizes local governments to enter into certain long-term contracts for the sale of electric power.
Who It Names or Affects
- Counties in Georgia
- Municipal corporations (cities) in Georgia
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not specify the maximum length of time allowed for these contracts.
- The source material does not define which specific types of electric power sales are covered under this authorization.