West Virginia HB5475 proposes to change the Public Service Commission to an elected body with six-year terms.

West Virginia HB5475 seeks to amend the Public Service Commission by transitioning its members from appointed to elected positions. The bill mandates that the three members of the commission be elected on a nonpartisan basis to serve six-year terms, starting from the 2027 primary election. The initial election will have staggered terms: one member for two years, one for four years, and one for six years. After this initial election, all members will serve full six-year terms.

West Virginia HB5475 proposes to change the Public Service Commission to an elected body with six-year terms.

West Virginia HB5475 seeks to amend the Public Service Commission by transitioning its members from appointed to elected positions. The bill mandates that the three members of the commission be elected on a nonpartisan basis to serve six-year terms, starting from the 2027 primary election. The initial election will have staggered terms: one member for two years, one for four years, and one for six years. After this initial election, all members will serve full six-year terms.