PUBLIC SERVICE COMN: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for certain common carriers and public utilities to be regulated by the Public Service Commission (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note)

This constitutional amendment (HB 744) would allow Louisiana's Public Service Commission to regulate all common carriers (like transportation services) and public utilities (such as gas, water, and electric companies), including those currently operated by local governments in New Orleans. It removes the current restriction that required voter approval for the Commission to regulate utilities owned by cities or parishes, except for safety rules. Crucially, it explicitly requires the Commission to regulate all such services in New Orleans, overriding the city's home rule charter. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2026 election.