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AL SB320
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires commissioners to reside in their district for the full term, with a two-term limit on service
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Changes selection of commission president from statewide election to internal election by commissioners at the beginning of each term
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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
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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