Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 475: Public Service Commission; number of commissioners expanded to represent congressional districts, phase-in by election provided, term of office revised, position of Secretary of Energy established as cabinet member, calculation of electric utility rates revised; rate hearings authorized

Enacted Last action April 3, 2026: Enacted

Plain-language summary

HB 475 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Service Commission; number of commissioners expanded to represent congressional districts, phase-in by election provided, term of office revised, position of Secretary of Energy established as cabinet member, calculation of electric utility rates revised; rate hearings authorized. Primary sponsor: Mack Butler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2026): Enacted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mack Butler (Republican).