SB561

Revise public service commission membership

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB561 revises the Public Service Commission membership, altering the composition, qualifications, and appointment process for commissioners.

Montana SB561 revises the Public Service Commission membership by changing the composition to five members, with two elected and three appointed by the governor. It sets qualifications for both appointed and elected commissioners, including a 4-year separation from regulated entities and a 2-year residency in Montana. The bill also modifies the appointment process, requiring the governor to select from a list provided by the state party central committee.

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Apr 3, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Energy, Technology & Federal Relations Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

House

(H) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 15, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) State Administration

Apr 9, 2025

Senate

(S) Fiscal Note Printed