WV HB5475

Public Service Commission members would be elected in nonpartisan elections to six-year terms instead of being appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation

Three commission districts (called "divisions") would be based on West Virginia's former three congressional district boundaries before the state lost a congressional seat

Initial 2027 primary election would establish staggered terms with one member elected to a two-year term, one to a four-year term, and one to a six-year term, all commencing January 1, 2027

Governor retains authority to fill vacancies by appointment for the remainder of unexpired terms

Existing restrictions remain in place prohibiting commissioners from holding public utility stocks/bonds, receiving anything of value from utilities, or being candidates for other public office while serving