Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Ensures continued oversight of utility-driven environmental compliance
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy or standards
StateDistrict of ColumbiaIntroduced
B 260716: Public Service Commission Term Holdover Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Charles Allen
B 260716 status: Introduced — Act A26-0415 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011373 (updated Aug 14, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Ensures the continuity of regulatory oversight for D.C. utility services by allowing commissioners to serve until successors are qualified.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Promotes regulatory stability for the utility sector
Risks
- Minimal impact on broader economic conditions
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Maintains uninterrupted service advocacy for utility consumers
Risks
- No direct impact on social programs
Technology Industry
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Ensure holdover provisions do not inadvertently reduce executive urgency in appointing successors
Analysis scope
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