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Relates to election of public service commissioners
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 4 of article 5 of the constitution, in relation to election of public service commissioners
Purpose
This amendment provides for the election of the Public Service Commissioners as the Legislature shall so prescribe by law. Under the existing Section 4 of Article 5 of the Constitution, the Public Service Commissioners are appointed by the Governor. This proposed amendment would allow the Legislature to establish a Public Service Commission that meets the needs of the public.
Justification
Public confidence in the existing appointed Public Service Commission is waning. At a time when confidence in government is tantamount, the existing Public Service Commission has come under increasing criticism from industry and individual citizens.
An election of some or all of the members of the Public Service Commission, would serve to restore and create public confidence in that body. The Legislature, in having the authority to provide for their election would thereby be in a position to bring the Public Service Commission to its maximum performance.
Legislative history
S.1242/A.2796 of 2007-08; S.2977/A.9277 of 2005-06; S.1063/A.2237 of 2003-04, S.1463/A.6505 of 2001-02, S.1169/A.1795 of 1999-2000, S.4585 of 1997-98, S.4503 of 95-96, S.6722 of 93-94.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Upon approval of the voters at a referendum.
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