Bill > SB1394

This bill modifies the composition of the Public Service Commission (PSC), increasing the number of commissioners from five to seven and adding new requirements for their appointment. Specifically, the bill stipulates that no more than one commissioner can be appointed from each congressional district, and at least two commissioners must be actively engaged in production agriculture, which is comprehensively defined in the bill as commercial work involving agricultural crops, livestock, poultry, dairy, horticultural products, or aquaculture products. The existing requirements for commissioners remain largely unchanged, including that they must be Missouri residents for at least five years prior to appointment, be at least 25 years old, and be qualified voters. Commissioners will continue to serve six-year terms, with vacancies to be filled by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The bill aims to diversify the commission's membership by ensuring geographic representation and agricultural expertise among its commissioners.

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