Bill > HB1068

This bill establishes a new process for the retention of Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) commissioners, requiring that commissioners seeking an additional four-year term must be approved by voters through a special ballot measure at the general election preceding the expiration of their current term. Under the new law, commissioners who wish to serve another term must file a declaration with the secretary of state by July 15, stating their intent to seek retention. If they do so, their name will appear on the ballot with a specific retention question asking voters whether they should be retained for an additional four-year term. If a majority of voters vote "yes", the commissioner begins a new term; if voters vote "no", the commissioner's position becomes vacant and they cannot continue serving. The bill also makes corresponding technical amendments to election laws to accommodate this new retention process, such as specifying how the retention question will be formatted on ballots for both optical scan and electronic voting systems. The goal appears to be increasing public accountability for IURC commissioners by giving voters direct input into their continued service.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1068/details