Georgia HB1443: Public Service Commission; allow designee of a member of the General Assembly to intervene in certain cases

What the bill says

To amend Code Section 46-2-59 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permissible parties in proceedings before commission, intervention in proceedings generally, limited appearances, and procedure for granting leave to intervene, so as to allow the designee of a member of the General Assembly to intervene in certain cases before the Public Service Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Code Section 46-2-59 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permissible parties in proceedings before commission, intervention in proceedings generally, limited appearances, and procedure for granting leave to intervene, so as to allow the designee of a member of the General Assembly to intervene in certain cases before the Public Service Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Code Section 46-2-59 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permissible parties in proceedings before commission, intervention in proceedings generally, limited appearances, and procedure for granting leave to intervene, is amended as follows: "46-2-59. (a) In all proceedings before the commission, the parties to such proceeding shall consist of the affected applicant, any person who is permitted to intervene as provided in this Code section, and the Utility Finance Section established pursuant to Article 2A of this chapter. H. B. 1443 LC 56 0636 (b) Any person on whom a statute confers an unconditional right to intervene may intervene by filing a notice of intervention with the commission or hearing officer, as appropriate. (c) Any other person desiring to intervene must file an application for leave to intervene within 30 days following the …

Read the full official text

Sponsors

• Don Parsons (R, 44) · primary sponsor
• Ridley, Jordan (R, 22)
• Spencer Frye (D, 122)
• Charles Martin (R, 49)
• Mary Williams (D, 37)

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
2. March 23, 2026: Senate Read and Referred
3. March 20, 2026: House Passed/Adopted
4. March 20, 2026: House Third Readers
5. March 20, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported
6. February 26, 2026: House Second Readers
7. February 25, 2026: House First Readers
8. February 24, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HB1443?

HB1443 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Public Service Commission; allow designee of a member of the General Assembly to intervene in certain cases.

What does HB1443 do?

In its own words: To amend Code Section 46-2-59 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permissible parties in proceedings before commission, intervention in proceedings generally, limited appearances, and procedure for granting leave to intervene, so as to allow the designee of a member of the General Assembly to intervene in certain cases before the Public Service Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1443?

In committee as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1443?

Don Parsons (R, 44), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1443?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73576