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IN SB0451
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jean Breaux
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AI Summary
- Changes Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) members from governor-appointed positions to statewide elected offices beginning with the November 2012 general election
- Establishes that all five IURC commissioners will be elected at-large by voters statewide, with candidates nominated through party conventions or petition
- Sets initial 2012 election terms so the top three vote-getters serve four-year terms and the fourth and fifth place candidates serve two-year terms, creating staggered elections thereafter
- Requires IURC candidates to have resided in Indiana for at least two years and prohibits them from having financial interests or professional relationships with Indiana public utilities
- Sets annual salary for elected IURC members at $105,000, with an additional $5,000 for the chairman, who would be elected by commission members rather than appointed by the governor
Legislative Description
Election of IURC commissioners.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities & Technology
1/12/2011
Full Bill Text
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