WV HB2896

Public Service Commission's three commissioners would become elected positions starting in 2026, serving four-year terms, rather than being appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation

Commissioners would appear on the general election ballot under the State Ticket section, between House of Delegates and other multicounty offices

Removes current requirements that at least one commissioner be a licensed attorney with 10 years of legal experience and that no more than two commissioners belong to the same political party

Commissioners would designate one among themselves to serve as chairman for a two-year term, replacing the current system where the Governor designates the chairman

Vacancies would be filled by gubernatorial appointment for the unexpired term only, with the appointee required to be from the same political party as the predecessor