B 260716: Public Service Commission Term Holdover Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
B 260716 status: Introduced — Act A26-0415 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011373 (updated Aug 14, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis bill would allow members of D.C.’s utility regulator (the Public Service Commission) to stay in their jobs a little longer after their official terms end, just in case a replacement hasn't been chosen yet. It is currently being reviewed by the D.C. Council.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Ensures continued oversight of utility-driven environmental compliance
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy or standards
Economy
Benefits
- Promotes regulatory stability for the utility sector
Risks
- Minimal impact on broader economic conditions
Society
Benefits
- Maintains uninterrupted service advocacy for utility consumers
Risks
- No direct impact on social programs
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Ensure holdover provisions do not inadvertently reduce executive urgency in appointing successors
Analysis based on bill summary and registration status, not full text
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentAct A26-0415 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011373
Committee
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UpcomingGovernor
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