ACA9 amends the California Constitution to modify the Public Utilities Commission.

ACA9 amends the California Constitution to modify the Public Utilities Commission. It increases the commission's membership to nine, with five members appointed by the Governor, two by the Senate Committee on Rules, and two by the Speaker of the Assembly. The commission's duties, functions, and jurisdiction relating to telephone corporations, telecommunications service, and broadband service can be prescribed by statute. The commission must consider affordability when fixing rates.

ACA9 amends the California Constitution to modify the Public Utilities Commission.

ACA9 amends the California Constitution to modify the Public Utilities Commission. It increases the commission's membership to nine, with five members appointed by the Governor, two by the Senate Committee on Rules, and two by the Speaker of the Assembly. The commission's duties, functions, and jurisdiction relating to telephone corporations, telecommunications service, and broadband service can be prescribed by statute. The commission must consider affordability when fixing rates.