Eliminating appointment process for PSC commission members

SB 750 changes how West Virginia's Public Service Commission (PSC) members are selected. It eliminates the Governor's power to appoint PSC members and instead requires statewide, nonpartisan elections for all three seats starting January 1, 2026. Current appointed members' terms end December 31, 2026, with new commissioners serving six-year terms in staggered elections. This directly affects the PSC (which regulates utilities like electricity and gas) and West Virginia residents, as elected commissioners will make decisions on utility rates and service standards. The bill does not alter the commission's regulatory responsibilities, only its selection process.