S07328Introduced in the Senate
Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission; requires the commission to have a duty to protect public interest, including ensuring access to utility services for residential and business customers; prohibits commissioners from having been employed within the last two years by an electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, or water utility that is regulated by the commission.
Introduced by Michelle Hinchey, District 41
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission; requires the commission to have a duty to protect public interest, including ensuring access to utility services for residential and business customers; prohibits commissioners from having been employed within the last two years by an electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, or water utility that is regulated by the commission.
Where it stands
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 18, 2026
57
Yes
3
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1ST REPORT CAL.1100
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7328A
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.147
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY
returned to senate
VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7328B
REPASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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