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.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025
Last action May 18, 2026
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What changed between versions
S7328A
→
S7328B
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3 edits
MINOR
This bill version updates the legislative history to reflect its passage through the Senate and adds a new requirement for Public Service Commission commissioners to have experience in utility consumer advocacy. It also clarifies the political party balance rules for the commission.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement that at least two commissioners must have experience in utility consumer advocacy.
Adjusted the political party composition rules to allow up to five commissioners from the same party, with a cap of four if the commission grows to seven members.
TIMELINE
Incorporated the bill's progression through the Senate, including recommitment to the Rules Committee and final passage.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2025
How they voted
40–20
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 5, 2025
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican22
90% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Amendments
2
May 18, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
May 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
REPASSED SENATE
upper
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7328B
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Jun 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7328A
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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