West Virginia HB4896 proposes to change the Public Service Commission's commissioners to elected positions starting in 2026.

West Virginia HB4896 amends the state code to require the three Public Service Commission commissioners to be elected positions starting in 2026. The bill mandates that these commissioners be included on the ballot during the general election, with a term of four years. It also outlines the procedure for filling vacancies in the commissioner positions, including the Governor's role in appointing a replacement from a list of qualified persons submitted by the party executive committee.

West Virginia HB4896 proposes to change the Public Service Commission's commissioners to elected positions starting in 2026.

West Virginia HB4896 amends the state code to require the three Public Service Commission commissioners to be elected positions starting in 2026. The bill mandates that these commissioners be included on the ballot during the general election, with a term of four years. It also outlines the procedure for filling vacancies in the commissioner positions, including the Governor's role in appointing a replacement from a list of qualified persons submitted by the party executive committee.