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KY SB285

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that Public Service Commission appointments made more than 90 days prior to a regular General Assembly session be confirmed by the Joint Interim Committee on Energy
  • Gubernatorial appointments to the three-member commission will only require Senate advice and consent, with interim appointments taking effect immediately subject to later Senate approval
  • Maintains existing commission structure: three members serving staggered four-year terms, with each member required to be a full-time employee
  • Governor retains authority to designate one commissioner as chairman (chief executive officer) and another as vice chairman

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to the Public Service Commission.

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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