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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Butler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted
- Signature Requested
- Delivered to Governor
- Third Reading in Second House
- Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Substitute Offered (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
- Chambliss motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1027
- Smitherman 1st Amendment Offered
- Smitherman motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1028
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1029
- Butler motion to Non-Concur and Appoint Conference Committee- Smith to Table Motion
- Smith motion to Concur in and Adopt Senate Amendment to HB475
- Ready to Enroll
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