SB 320 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Public Service Commission, revise membership to correspond to Congressional districts

SB 320 would change Alabama's Public Service Commission (PSC) structure by increasing commissioners from 3 to 7, with each elected from a specific congressional district starting in the 2030 general election. This requires candidates to live in their district and ensures representation aligned with federal districts, replacing the current at-large election system. The bill also mandates the PSC hold at least one annual public meeting with utility representatives to discuss issues like costs, infrastructure, and energy trends. It updates existing legal language to reflect these changes and requires the new commission to elect a president from its members. The bill does not alter the PSC's core regulatory authority over utilities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Feb 24, 2026
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