Committee advances bill to shift Public Service Commission from elections to appointments after heated hearing
The committee gave House Bill 392 a favorable report as amended to convert Alabama’s Public Service Commission to an appointed body; supporters said appointments raise expertise and reduce outside election spending, while opponents said it strips voters’ power and risks corporate influence.
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The Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure committee voted to give House Bill 392 a favorable report as amended after a lengthy debate and public hearing that split consumer advocates, business groups and farmers.
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