A BILL TO RAISE THE BAR FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SERVE ON THE STATE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION GOES TO THE FULL HOUSE THURSDAY FOR DEBATE. VOTERS APPROVED THE REGULATORY REFORM MEASURE IN THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION.
THE BILL BEING CONSIDERED IN SANTA FE REQUIRES FUTURE PRC CANDIDATES TO HAVE A COMBINED 12 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ... OR HIGHER EDUCATION IN A RELATED FIELD, LIKE FINANCE, LAW, ECONOMICS, EARTH SCIENCES OR GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION ... AND CONTINUING EDUCATION.
ALL THAT'S CURRENTLY REQUIRED OF PRC CANDIDATES IS THAT BE A STATE RESIDENT AND AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD.