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Introduced
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
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 requires that the five-member Board of Public Utilities (BPU) have geographic representation from three distinct regions of New Jersey: northern, central, and southern. Specifically, at least one board member must reside in each of these regions, which are defined by specific county groupings. The northern region includes Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties; the central region comprises Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Ocean, Somerset, and Union counties; and the southern region consists of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties. For each BPU appointment made after the bill's effective date, the Governor must ensure that this geographic representation requirement is met. The bill maintains existing provisions that board members must be full-time, cannot engage in other employment, and are appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation for six-year terms, with no more than three members from the same political party.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 03/24/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5504 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5504_I1.HTM |
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