A lawsuit alleging a violation of Georgia’s Constitution due to the unilateral delay of elections to the Public Service Commission (PSC) was filed yesterday. The lawsuit was initiated by two eco-consumer advocacy groups, Georgia WAND and Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV), as well as the executive director of GCV, Brionté McCorkle. According to the recent filing, the state stands accused of disregarding its own Constitution through the postponement of the election.
The legal case builds on the fallout from a decision last month by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a move that warranted national attention, the highest court in the country rejected the opportunity to evaluate an appeal linked to the issue.
The lawsuit also focuses on House Bill 1312, which was passed through the State Legislature and signed into law earlier this year. The bill puts off elections for the Public Service Commission for at least another year. As part of the suit, the plaintiffs want the elections for some districts of the PSC called as soon as possible.
As Georgia Power rates continue to increase, an issue directly controlled by the PSC, the outcome of this lawsuit could greatly impact the amount Georgians pay for electricity.
