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NJ A5107
NJ A5107Requires public utility to charge volunteer emergency service organization residential rate.
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Introduced
12/12/2024
12/12/2024
In Committee
12/12/2024
12/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a public utility to charge a volunteer emergency service organization a residential rate for service delivered to the property at which the volunteer emergency service organization primarily operates, if the residential rate is lower than the commercial rate for the service at that property. In consultation with the Board of Public Utilities, a public utility is to establish a reasonable procedure for an organization to certify itself as a volunteer emergency service organization with the public utility for this purpose. Under the bill, "volunteer emergency service organization" means an organization that relies on volunteer members to provide emergency services, including, but not limited to, fire department, first aid, emergency, ambulance, or rescue squad services.
AI Summary
This bill requires public utilities to charge volunteer emergency service organizations (like fire departments, ambulance services, and rescue squads) the lower residential rate instead of the commercial rate for utility services at their primary operating property. The bill defines a "volunteer emergency service organization" as a group that provides emergency services using volunteer members. To benefit from this reduced rate, organizations must go through a certification process established by the public utility in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities. This means that if a volunteer emergency service organization's primary location would normally be charged a higher commercial utility rate, they can instead be charged the lower residential rate, potentially helping these critical community service providers reduce their operating expenses. The legislation goes into effect immediately upon enactment, ensuring quick implementation of the new rate provision.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 12/12/2024)
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/A5107 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5107_I1.HTM |
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