Alabama House bill would end popular election of Public Service Commission

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 853

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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An Alabama House committee Tuesday is scheduled to consider legislation ending the popular election of members of the state’s utility regulatory body.

The House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee will discuss HB 392, sponsored by Rep. Chip Brown, R-Hollinger’s Island. The bill would end the election of members of the Alabama Public Service Commission upon the completion of the current members’ terms. In its place, the governor, the Alabama House speaker and the Alabama …

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