Proposing a constitutional amendment to elect public utilities commissioners in New Hampshire.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the method of selecting public utilities commissioners in New Hampshire. Currently, commissioners are appointed by the governor and executive council. The amendment, if passed, would require commissioners to be elected by voters starting in 2028, serving six-year terms. The amendment will be put to a vote in the 2026 general election, needing a two-thirds majority to be adopted. If approved, it would become effective upon proclamation by the governor.
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