Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill giving governor more control over PSC

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 680

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Gov. Kay Ivey Thursday signed a bill that would give the governor significantly more power over the state’s utility regulator, ending a months-long battle over Alabama’s high electricity rates and what the state government would do about them.

The signature came just a day after the Senate radically altered HB 475, sponsored by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City. The bill originally required the Alabama Public Service Commission to hold regular hearings on rate increases.

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