SB119 eliminates the appointment process for Public Service Commission members in West Virginia, transitioning to elected positions.

SB119 revises the Public Service Commission's member selection process in West Virginia. Effective January 1, 2027, the three commission members will be elected through state-wide, nonpartisan elections to serve six-year terms. The initial election in 2026 will have staggered terms: one member for two years, one for four years, and one for six years. The bill also outlines qualifications for commissioners, including citizenship, legal experience, and prohibitions against holding other public offices or receiving benefits from utilities.

SB119 eliminates the appointment process for Public Service Commission members in West Virginia, transitioning to elected positions.

SB119 revises the Public Service Commission's member selection process in West Virginia. Effective January 1, 2027, the three commission members will be elected through state-wide, nonpartisan elections to serve six-year terms. The initial election in 2026 will have staggered terms: one member for two years, one for four years, and one for six years. The bill also outlines qualifications for commissioners, including citizenship, legal experience, and prohibitions against holding other public offices or receiving benefits from utilities.