SB656

Relating to ethics reforms at PSC

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

SB656 proposes ethics reforms for the West Virginia Public Service Commission, including financial disclosure requirements for commission members.

SB656 aims to implement ethics reforms at the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. It mandates that financial disclosure statements filed by commission members be published online. The bill also revises ethical criteria for commission membership and employment, applying the code of judicial ethics to commission members. Additionally, it repeals certain outdated provisions of the code and clarifies the commission's responsibilities in utility management, rate design, and conservation.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 29

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 29

Senate

Introduced in Senate