### Question
What does State commission mean?


### Answer
**State commission** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 16451*:

> any commission, board, agency, or officer, by whatever name designated, of a State, municipality, or other political subdivision of a State that, under the laws of such State, has jurisdiction to regulate public utility companies

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XII-ELECTRICITY > Part D-Repeal of Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935**

