A 10993 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Energy

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026

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A10993 → A10993A · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to streamline the Public Service Commission's structure by reducing the required membership from eight to five members. This change simplifies the commission's composition while maintaining the requirement for diverse expertise and consumer advocacy representation. The amendment also clarifies the rules for expanding the commission to seven members only when specifically needed, ensuring a more efficient and focused regulatory body.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the commission's size was narrowed from a fixed eight-member body to a flexible five-member body that can expand to seven only upon certification of need.

REQUIREMENT

Reduced the required number of commissioners from eight to five to improve efficiency and reduce the number of appointments required.

Adjusted the political party balance rule to apply to the new five-member structure, allowing no more than three members from the same party unless the commission expands to seven members.

Revised the expansion clause to allow the commission to grow to seven members only when certified as necessary for proper business disposition, rather than as a standard provision.

TECHNICAL

Updated cross-references within the text to align with the new numbering and structure of the commission's subdivisions.

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 10993A

lower

Apr 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

lower

1 primary · 7 co-sponsors