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WV HB4896
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elliott Pritt
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AI Summary
- Three Public Service Commission commissioners would become elected positions rather than gubernatorial appointments starting with the 2026 general election, serving four-year terms
- Removes the current requirement that at least one commissioner be a licensed attorney with 10+ years of legal experience
- Eliminates the restriction that no more than two commissioners may belong to the same political party
- Commissioners would select their own 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 appointed person serving until the next election
Legislative Description
Requiring the three Commissioners of the State Public Service Commission to be elected positions
Public Service Commission
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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