ARTICLE XII PUBLIC UTILITIES [SECTION 1. - SEC. 9.]

Article 12 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 12. Res.Ch. 88, 1974.

Art. XII, §§ 1–9 · 9 sections

• Art. XII, § 1 The Public Utilities Commission consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate, a majority of the membership concurring, for…
• Art. XII, § 2 Subject to statute and due process, the commission may establish its own procedures. Any commissioner as designated by the commission may hold a hearing or…
• Art. XII, § 3 Private corporations and persons that own, operate, control, or manage a line, plant, or system for the transportation of people or property, the transmission…
• Art. XII, § 4 The commission may fix rates and establish rules for the transportation of passengers and property by transportation companies, prohibit discrimination, and…
• Art. XII, § 5 The Legislature has plenary power, unlimited by the other provisions of this constitution but consistent with this article, to confer additional authority and…
• Art. XII, § 6 The commission may fix rates, establish rules, examine records, issue subpenas, administer oaths, take testimony, punish for contempt, and prescribe a uniform…
• Art. XII, § 7 A transportation company may not grant free passes or discounts to anyone holding an office in this State; and the acceptance of a pass or discount by a public…
• Art. XII, § 8 A city, county, or other public body may not regulate matters over which the Legislature grants regulatory power to the Commission. This section does not…
• Art. XII, § 9 The provisions of this article restate all related provisions of the Constitution in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this amendment and make…