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NJ S3923
NJ S3923Requires public utility to provide daily updates to municipalities concerning public utility service work.
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Introduced
12/09/2024
12/09/2024
In Committee
12/09/2024
12/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that from the start date until the end date of public utility service work within the boundaries of a municipality, including public utility service work in response to an emergency, a public utility is to provide to the mayor and municipal clerk, or an authorized designee, of the affected municipality daily updates, in a form and manner determined by the Board of Public Utilities, concerning the status of the public utility service work. The board is to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this bill, including rules and regulations concerning daily update requirements for public utility service work in response to an emergency that affects the electric public utility service to any municipal building. "Emergency" and "public utility" are defined in the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires public utilities to provide daily updates to municipalities about ongoing utility service work, including emergency repairs. Specifically, from the start to end date of any utility work within municipal boundaries, the utility must send daily status reports to the mayor, municipal clerk, or their designated representative. These updates will be in a format determined by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The bill mandates that the BPU develop rules and regulations for implementing these daily update requirements, with special provisions for emergency situations that affect electric service to municipal buildings. The bill defines key terms, including "emergency" as any sudden natural or man-made condition posing a clear and immediate danger to life, health, or property, and "public utility" as defined in existing state law. The legislation is designed to improve communication and transparency between public utilities and municipalities during service work and emergency repairs. The act will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 12/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3923 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3923_I1.HTM |
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