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AL SB320

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-Madison

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Alabama Public Service Commission from 3 at-large members to 7 members, with one commissioner elected from each congressional district starting in November 2030

  • Requires commissioners to reside in their district for the full term, with a two-term limit on service

  • Changes selection of commission president from statewide election to internal election by commissioners at the beginning of each term

  • Mandates at least one public meeting annually with utility representatives to inform the public on cost trends, reliability, infrastructure plans, economic development impacts, and energy production trends

  • Includes transition provisions: current commission president serves shortened two-year term (2028-2030), and existing members' terms are not diminished before the effective date

Legislative Description

Public Service Commission, revise membership to correspond to Congressional districts

Telecommunications & Utilities

Last Action

Pending Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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