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NJ A812

NJ A812
Prohibits public utility from filing rate increase petition under certain circumstances.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits the Board of Public Utilities (board) from considering, reviewing, or approving, and prohibits a public utility from being permitted to file, a request for a rate increase during any period of time when: 1) the board has directed the public utility to file a base rate case to determine whether the public utility exceeded its authorized rate of return; or 2) the public utility has been notified by the board that the board is investigating whether the public utility exceeded its authorized rate of return. This prohibition shall continue until such time as the board shall determine that the base rate case proceeding or the investigation has been concluded.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) from considering, reviewing, or approving, and prohibits a public utility from filing, a request for a rate increase during any period when the BPU has directed the public utility to file a base rate case to determine if the utility exceeded its authorized rate of return, or when the BPU is investigating whether the utility exceeded its authorized rate of return. This prohibition continues until the BPU determines that the base rate case proceeding or investigation has concluded. The bill also modifies the existing law governing the BPU's review and approval of public utility rate increases.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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