Establishes a public service commission nominating board to recommend qualified individuals for appointment as commissioners.

This bill amends the public service law to establish a public service commission nominating board. The board will review and evaluate potential appointees for the office of commissioner and provide the governor with a list of qualified individuals. The governor must appoint one of the recommended individuals to fill a vacancy. The board consists of various representatives from different sectors, including the utility intervention unit, the New York state energy research and development authority, and others. The board members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for their expenses.

Establishes a public service commission nominating board to recommend qualified individuals for appointment as commissioners.

This bill amends the public service law to establish a public service commission nominating board. The board will review and evaluate potential appointees for the office of commissioner and provide the governor with a list of qualified individuals. The governor must appoint one of the recommended individuals to fill a vacancy. The board consists of various representatives from different sectors, including the utility intervention unit, the New York state energy research and development authority, and others. The board members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for their expenses.