HB22-1161 Summary

• Requires the Commissioner of Insurance, Air Quality Control Commission commissioners, Oil and Gas Conservation Commission voting commissioners, and Public Utilities Commission commissioners to be elected at general elections instead of appointed by the governor, effective January 1, 2024.

• Commissioner of Insurance position change requires voter approval of a constitutional amendment at the November 2022 general election; other commissioner elections take effect automatically on January 1, 2024.

• Establishes four-year terms for the Insurance Commissioner and Public Utilities commissioners, and three-year terms for Air Quality Control Commission commissioners, with elected officials required to seek reelection to serve additional terms.

• Requires elected Air Quality Control Commission and Public Utilities Commission commissioners to include in their oath of office a commitment to prioritizing energy reliability and reducing consumer costs above all other considerations in making decisions.

• Previously appointed commissioners who do not seek election in 2024 or are defeated may continue serving until their term completion, with transition provisions expiring September 1, 2027.