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NJ A1946
NJ A1946Prohibits public utility from increasing rates until conclusion of hearing and BPU determination that rate increase is just and reasonable.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a public utility from increasing any rate for a product supplied or service rendered until the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has determined, at the conclusion of the hearing on the rate increase petition, that the rate increase is just and reasonable. Current law allows a public utility to increase its rates for a product supplied or service rendered, upon receiving BPU approval, prior to the conclusion of a rate increase hearing and the BPU making a determination that the rate increase is just and reasonable.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a public utility from increasing any rate for a product supplied or service rendered until the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has concluded a hearing on the rate increase petition and determined that the rate increase is just and reasonable. Under current law, a public utility could increase its rates upon receiving BPU approval, prior to the conclusion of the rate increase hearing and the BPU's determination of whether the rate increase is just and reasonable.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A1946 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2000/1946_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2000/1946_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1946_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1946_I1.PDF |
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