West Virginia House Bill 4896: Requiring the three Commissioners of the State Public Service Commission to be elected positions

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

To House Judiciary (2026-01-28)

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