SR271: SR271 MEAG Power; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power), a nonprofit public corporation created in 1975 to generate and transmit wholesale electricity to 49 participating communities across the state. The resolution recites MEAG Power's history, including its governance by a board of residents from member communities, its mix of nuclear, natural gas, coal, and hydroelectric power sources, its 22.7 percent ownership stake in Plant Vogtle's newest nuclear units, and its record on non-emitting energy since 2016. It closes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to MEAG Power as a formal token of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends MEAG Power on the occasion of its 50th anniversary as a public power provider in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to MEAG Power.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names MEAG Power, its board, employees, and the 49 participating electric cities it serves. It has no legal effect on the broader public, businesses, or other agencies.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, duties, funding, or regulations in Georgia. Its main effect is a formal, public statement from the Senate honoring MEAG Power's history and operations.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe MEAG Power's 1975 founding, its 49 participating communities, and its board governance structure.
• It notes MEAG Power's energy mix, including nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, and future renewable sources.
• It highlights that over 65 percent of MEAG Power's delivered energy has come from non-emitting sources since 2016.
• It notes MEAG Power's 22.7 percent ownership stake in Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4.
• The resolved clause formally commends MEAG Power on its 50th anniversary.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to MEAG Power.

1. 2025-02-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-26Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)Primary sponsor
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)

• public power
• MEAG Power
• Plant Vogtle
• electric utilities
• legislative commendation