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Lawmakers consider transparency changes to PSC denial process in HB 518
Summary
House Bill 518 would narrow exceptions allowing the Public Service Commission to deny Class D motor carrier applications without a public hearing and would require clearer public explanations when denials occur; PSC offered conditional support but emphasized existing public documentation may already cover some denials.
Representative Brad Barker described House Bill 518 as a transparency measure aimed at giving applicants and the public clearer opportunities for hearings and explanation when the Public Service Commission denies Class D applications. Barker said the bill would ensure "the right to know" why an application was denied and allow applicants meeting…
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