Public Service Commission, revise membership to correspond to Congressional districts
SB 320 would change Alabama's Public Service Commission (PSC) structure by increasing commissioners from 3 to 7, with each elected from a specific congressional district starting in the 2030 general election. This requires candidates to live in their district and ensures representation aligned with federal districts, replacing the current at-large election system. The bill also mandates the PSC hold at least one annual public meeting with utility representatives to discuss issues like costs, infrastructure, and energy trends. It updates existing legal language to reflect these changes and requires the new commission to elect a president from its members. The bill does not alter the PSC's core regulatory authority over utilities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Linda Coleman-Madison
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