Montana HB363 revises laws on the selection of public service commissioners, including qualifications, terms, and district alignment.

Montana HB363 revises the selection process for public service commissioners, including qualifications, terms, and district alignment. The bill mandates that appointed commissioners have industry experience and prohibits them from having financial interests in regulated entities. It also sets term limits for both elected and appointed commissioners. The bill aligns the public service commission districts with federal congressional districts and requires the legislature to adjust these districts following a decennial census.

Montana HB363 revises laws on the selection of public service commissioners, including qualifications, terms, and district alignment.

Montana HB363 revises the selection process for public service commissioners, including qualifications, terms, and district alignment. The bill mandates that appointed commissioners have industry experience and prohibits them from having financial interests in regulated entities. It also sets term limits for both elected and appointed commissioners. The bill aligns the public service commission districts with federal congressional districts and requires the legislature to adjust these districts following a decennial census.