Public Service Commission; number of commissioners expanded to represent congressional districts, phase-in by election provided, term of office revised, position of Secretary of Energy established as cabinet member, calculation of electric utility rates revised

Summary

The bill increases the number of Public Service Commission members so each congressional district is represented, changes how long commissioners serve, and adds a Secretary of Energy to the governor's cabinet. It also updates how electric utility rates are calculated and protects certain commission employees by moving them into classified service. These changes affect commissioners, state employees, utility companies and rate‑paying customers.

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