HB4896Introduced in the House of Delegates
Requiring the three Commissioners of the State Public Service Commission to be elected positions
Introduced by Elliott Pritt, District 50
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to provide that Commissioners to the Public Service Commission be an elected position; to establish that during the general election in 2026 three commissioners be elected to the Public Service Commission to a term of four years; to modify ballot to include commissioners; to provide that the Governor fill a vacancy in the office of commissioner for the unexpired term; and to establish requirements for the commissioners.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
January 28, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
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