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NJ S3656

NJ S3656
Requires regional representation for members of BPU.


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Introduced
09/26/2024
In Committee
09/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill imposes certain residency requirements for members of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Under the bill, of the five members appointed to serve on the BPU, at least one member is required to reside in each of the northern, central, and southern regions of the State. The bill defines the northern region as Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties; the central region as Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Ocean, Somerset, and Union counties; and the southern region as Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties. The bill would provide that, for each appointment made after the effective date of the bill, the Governor would be required to ensure compliance with the required geographic representation.

AI Summary

This bill imposes residency requirements for members of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) in New Jersey. It requires that at least one of the five BPU members reside in each of the northern, central, and southern regions of the state, which are defined geographically by county. The bill also specifies that for each new appointment to the BPU after the effective date of the bill, the Governor must ensure compliance with the required geographic representation.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 09/26/2024)

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