House Bill No. by Representative Deshotel proposes an amendment to Article IV, Section 21(A) of the Louisiana Constitution to increase the membership of the Public Service Commission from five to seven members. The bill stipulates that five members will be elected for overlapping six-year terms from single-member districts, while two members will be appointed by the governor, confirmed by the Senate, and will serve at-large for a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms. This change aims to enhance representation within the commission.

Additionally, the bill retains the existing provision that prohibits any individual from serving more than two and a half terms in three consecutive terms on the commission, but it removes the applicability clause for individuals elected before a specified date. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters during the statewide election scheduled for November 3, 2026, allowing them to decide on the increase in membership and the new appointment structure.