Public Utilities Commission: commissioners: employment.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill changes the rules about who can serve as a commissioner on the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC). It prohibits a commissioner from working for a regulated entity – like a utility company – for five years after they leave their position on the PUC. This aims to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure the PUC’s independence in regulating those companies.
Key provisions
- Prohibits PUC commissioners from being employed by regulated entities for five years after leaving their commissioner role.
- Adds Section 303.5 to the Public Utilities Code.
- Addresses potential conflicts of interest involving PUC commissioners and regulated companies.
- Aligns with the constitutional requirement for state reimbursement for mandated local programs.
Who is affected
- Public Utilities Commission (PUC) commissioners
- Entities regulated by the PUC (e.g., utility companies)
- Individuals seeking employment with regulated entities
Notable changes
- Increases the restriction on former commissioners from two years to five years.
- Creates a specific provision within the Public Utilities Code to govern commissioner employment.
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