This bill would require the Public Service Commission to hold meetings at least annually regarding the regulation of utilities and other topics within the commission's powers and duties. This bill would require notice of the meetings in compliance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. This bill would provide for the impeachment of commissioners if a meeting is not held or notice of the meeting is not provided. This bill would also prohibit an electric utility from including costs incurred by the utility and related to giving grants, lobbying, or advertising for the utility from being included in the determination of a schedule for rates or service regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-1-32, 37-1-81