Monica Hlinka
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18/ Now, let's get into the juicy stuff. SB 8 likes to use the word "administrative" a lot.
Like here, it adds "administrative" in the context of the types of regulations the PSC could adopt. Or where it says the PSC is responsible for enforcing promulgated rules and administrative regulations.
Like here, it adds "administrative" in the context of the types of regulations the PSC could adopt. Or where it says the PSC is responsible for enforcing promulgated rules and administrative regulations.
February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
18/ Now, let's get into the juicy stuff. SB 8 likes to use the word "administrative" a lot.
Like here, it adds "administrative" in the context of the types of regulations the PSC could adopt. Or where it says the PSC is responsible for enforcing promulgated rules and administrative regulations.
Like here, it adds "administrative" in the context of the types of regulations the PSC could adopt. Or where it says the PSC is responsible for enforcing promulgated rules and administrative regulations.
15/ Currently, a commissioner appointee is deemed ineligible to hold the position if they have an official relationship with a utility or own utility-related stocks or bonds.
SB 8 would also add the commissioner’s immediate family members to that requirement.
SB 8 would also add the commissioner’s immediate family members to that requirement.
February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
15/ Currently, a commissioner appointee is deemed ineligible to hold the position if they have an official relationship with a utility or own utility-related stocks or bonds.
SB 8 would also add the commissioner’s immediate family members to that requirement.
SB 8 would also add the commissioner’s immediate family members to that requirement.
12/ But wait, there's more. The bill would strip the Gov. of their authority to name the commission Chair and Vice Chair.
February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
12/ But wait, there's more. The bill would strip the Gov. of their authority to name the commission Chair and Vice Chair.
11/ Remember, it was just this past Sept. when the Kentucky GOP called into question the qualifications of the latest commission appointment, Former State Rep. John Will Stacy.
February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
11/ Remember, it was just this past Sept. when the Kentucky GOP called into question the qualifications of the latest commission appointment, Former State Rep. John Will Stacy.
10/ All current members can serve out the remainder of their terms, provided that they meet the qualification requirements.
If they don’t, they must vacate their seats, and the Gov. would need to appoint a replacement.
If they don’t, they must vacate their seats, and the Gov. would need to appoint a replacement.
February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
10/ All current members can serve out the remainder of their terms, provided that they meet the qualification requirements.
If they don’t, they must vacate their seats, and the Gov. would need to appoint a replacement.
If they don’t, they must vacate their seats, and the Gov. would need to appoint a replacement.
9/ The auditor would appoint 2 commissioners by July 1, 2025, with one commissioner's term ending July 1, 2026, and the other July 1, 2027.
February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
9/ The auditor would appoint 2 commissioners by July 1, 2025, with one commissioner's term ending July 1, 2026, and the other July 1, 2027.
5/ Now, that’s not all. It would also set eligibility and experience requirements.
Current law requires the gov. to consider the various kinds of expertise relevant to utility regulation and the varied interests to be protected by the commission when selecting commissioners.
Current law requires the gov. to consider the various kinds of expertise relevant to utility regulation and the varied interests to be protected by the commission when selecting commissioners.
February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
5/ Now, that’s not all. It would also set eligibility and experience requirements.
Current law requires the gov. to consider the various kinds of expertise relevant to utility regulation and the varied interests to be protected by the commission when selecting commissioners.
Current law requires the gov. to consider the various kinds of expertise relevant to utility regulation and the varied interests to be protected by the commission when selecting commissioners.