MT HB363

Reduces Public Service Commission from five elected members to two elected members (one from each federal congressional district) plus three members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate

Extends commissioner terms from 4 years to 6 years, with a 12-year term limit within any 24-year period for both elected and appointed members

Requires appointed commissioners to have professional experience in STEM fields, public accounting, or property/utility valuation, with at least 2 years separation from any PSC-regulated entity and no financial interests in regulated companies

Prohibits appointed commissioners from political party involvement, including serving on party committees, holding elected office, or political employment within the previous 2 years

Establishes transition timeline: governor must appoint commissioners for first and fifth districts by January 1, 2027, and fourth district by January 1, 2029; current second and third district commissioners become representatives of the eastern and western congressional districts