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HB 5475·WV·house

To make the Public Service Commission an elected position

In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Bridges
Latest Action

Motion to table the motion to discharge from committee (Roll No. 348)

Mar 4, 2026

Summary

The measure changes the selection of the three‑member Public Service Commission from gubernatorial appointment to election by voters. Commissioners would serve six‑year, nonpartisan terms representing three geographic divisions based on former congressional districts, with initial staggered terms of two, four and six years. The change is intended to increase public accountability while preserving existing salary and vacancy‑filling rules.

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