Senate Bill 268 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

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

Description

The Public Service Commission regulates certain utilities in the state. The commission is comprised of three members who are elected at-large.

This bill would provide that following the terms of the members serving immediately after the November 2026 General Election, the members shall be appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

This bill would provide further for the qualifications of commissioners.

Under existing law, commissioners are prohibited from taking certain actions that would result in a conflict of interest with a utility that the commission regulates.

This bill would extend the prohibition to include actions that would result in a conflict of interest with a nonutility entity parpticipating in a matter pending before the commission.

This bill would require periodic public informational meetings with utility representatives to provide a status update to the commission, commission staff, and the public regarding general trends in the industry.

SB268 INTRODUCED This bill would require the commission to ensure that lobbying expenses are not paid by ratepayers.

This bill would also make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

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Subjects

Telecommunications & Utilities