Public Service Commission; provide for appointment of commissioners by Governor, commission duties revised

Summary

The bill ends the election of Alabama’s three Public Service Commission members after the 2026 election and lets the governor, the House speaker, and the Senate president pro tem appoint them, with Senate confirmation. It also expands conflict‑of‑interest prohibitions, requires regular public meetings with utilities, and forbids ratepayers from paying lobbying expenses. The changes are intended to modernize utility regulation in the state.

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