Alabama families are already paying some of the highest electricity rates in the Southeast. Now, two bills moving through the Alabama Legislature — HB392 in the House and SB268 in the Senate — would strip voters of their right to elect the Public Service Commission, the three-member board that sets your utility rates.
Under these bills, PSC commissioners would no longer answer to you at the ballot box. Instead, they would be appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the Senate President Pro Tempore — all of whom can legally accept campaign contributions from the very utility companies their appointees would regulate.
This is not reform. This is a power grab — and it must be stopped.
What Scripture Teaches About Accountability
The Bible is clear that those who hold power over others must be held accountable. Government exists to serve the people, not itself. When leaders operate behind closed doors and answer only to political insiders, the result is always corruption and injustice.
The right of citizens to choose their leaders is not merely a political convenience — it is a safeguard against tyranny. The Public Service Commission directly affects what every Alabama family pays each month for electricity, gas, and water. These decisions should be made by commissioners who answer to the people, not to the politicians who appointed them.
Scripture calls for leaders who are chosen for their character and integrity — not for their connections to powerful interests. Voters, not political appointees, are the best judges of who will serve them faithfully.
What These Bills Would Actually Do
HB392 / SB268 — The Facts
- Eliminates your right to vote for Public Service Commissioners after the 2026 election
- Hands appointment power to the Governor, House Speaker, and Senate President Pro Tempore
- Does nothing to lower your electric bill or reform utility rate-setting
- Removes accountability — appointed commissioners will answer to the politicians who chose them, not to you
- Allows utility companies to continue donating to the very officials who will pick their regulators
- Was fast-tracked through committee with minimal public input — introduced on a Friday, heard Tuesday, advanced Thursday
Proponents claim this will “modernize” the commission and bring down rates. But the bill itself contains no rate-reduction measures, no cost controls, and no consumer protections. It simply changes who picks the commissioners — moving that power from you to Montgomery insiders.
The speed at which these bills are being pushed — with limited public hearing and minimal transparency — should concern every Alabamian who values honest governance.
A Growing Coalition of Opposition
This is not a partisan issue. Opposition is growing across the political spectrum. The Alabama Republican Assembly has launched a video campaign opposing HB392 and SB268, calling on voters to contact their legislators. Members of the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee have publicly condemned the bills. Multiple state representatives have already stated they cannot support the legislation after hearing from their constituents.
A recording reported by WBRC revealed an Alabama Power lobbyist discussing the legislation before it was even introduced — raising serious questions about who is really driving this effort.
Conservatives believe in limited government, transparency, and the Constitution. Taking away the people’s vote does not protect freedom. It protects power.
What You Can Say When You Call
When you call (334) 242-7100, ask to speak with your state representative and your state senator. Here are some points you can make:
Stand Up. Speak Out. Protect Your Vote.
The Christian Coalition of Alabama believes that government accountability is a biblical principle. When leaders are accountable to the people, justice is served. When they answer only to the powerful, corruption follows.
Call (334) 242-7100 today. Tell your representative and senator to oppose HB392 and SB268. Share this page with your church, your family, and your community. The right to vote is too important to surrender.
The Christian Coalition of Alabama will continue to track these bills. Check back at Latest Intel for updates.