Appointment · Effective

Bobby Payne appointed at Florida Public Service Commission

Record date Jan 2, 2026Last verified Jan 2, 2026

Gov. DeSantis appointed Bobby Payne, a former Seminole Electric Cooperative executive and eight-year Republican Florida House member, to the PSC.

Person: Bobby Payne
Commission: Florida Public Service Commission

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Record date: January 2, 2026
Last verified: January 2, 2026

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