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Public Utilities Commission seeks 5% raise for commissioners, normal replacement items in FY2026 request
Summary
The Public Utilities Commission presented its budget to JFAC, describing dedicated‑fund revenue mechanics, an average 84% personnel fill rate, and a governor‑recommended 5% increase to commissioner pay and one‑time replacement items totaling roughly $114,100.
BOISE — The Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) presented its fiscal 2026 budget to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee (date not specified), reviewing dedicated‑fund revenue, personnel fill rates and a governor recommendation to increase commissioner compensation.
Budget overview
PUC Commissioner Eric Anderson (president of the commission) and Legislative Services analyst Kellen McGurkin explained that the commission is funded by assessments billed to regulated utilities and does not use general fund dollars. The commission uses those assessments to cover personnel, operating and capital costs and generally targets an ending balance…
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