Bill > HB4896

This bill proposes to change how the three Commissioners of the State Public Service Commission (PSC) are selected, moving from an appointment system to an elected one. Specifically, starting with the general election in 2026, voters will elect three PSC Commissioners to four-year terms, and their positions will be added to the ballot. If a vacancy occurs in a Commissioner's office, the Governor will appoint someone to fill the remainder of that term. The bill also modifies the requirements for Commissioners, removing the previous stipulation that one must be a lawyer with ten years of experience and that no more than two could be from the same political party, and instead establishes that the Commissioners will be elected according to the provisions outlined in section 3-1-16 of the code. The PSC is responsible for regulating public utilities and ensuring fair rates and services for consumers.

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