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HR 1608·GA·house

House Study Committee on Municipal Electric Franchise Fees; create

Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Mitchell Scoggins
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House Committee Favorably Reported

Mar 18, 2026

Summary

The resolution establishes a five‑member House Study Committee to examine how franchise fees from electric utilities are handled by municipalities and how county residents are affected. It directs the committee to report findings and any legislative recommendations before it is dissolved on Dec. 1, 2026. The measure aims to address concerns that county residents are subsidizing municipal franchise fees.

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