KY auditor would get appointments to utility regulator board with last-minute bill changes

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 881

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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FRANKFORT — The Republican state auditor would get two appointments to an expanded Public Service Commission (PSC) under changes made to an advancing bill in the final days of this year’s regular legislative session.

Senate Bill 8, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Smith, would expand membership of the utility regulator’s board from its current three members to five members, adding specific experience requirements for commissioners. The governor currently appoints all three members to the PSC …

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