A proposed constitutional amendment to reshape the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has passed the Assembly and is moving to the Senate. Key points: The amendment would expand the CPUC from five to nine commissioners.
It would require the commission to consider affordability when setting utility rates. The measure bypasses the governor's approval but needs a two-thirds Senate vote to reach the November ballot.
It comes amid significant rate increases for major utilities across the state. The proposal aims to balance utility profitability with customer affordability and reduce commissioner workload.