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NJ A670
NJ A670Requires at least one member of BPU to reside in either Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, or Ocean County.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that, after the effective date of the bill, a person is to be appointed to the Board of Public Utilities only if the appointee, or at least one existing member of the board, resides in either Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, or Ocean County.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require that any new appointment to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), a state agency responsible for regulating utility services, must ensure that either the appointed individual or at least one current member of the board resides in one of four specific counties: Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, or Ocean. The BPU is a continuation of a board established by a reorganization plan in 1994 and is composed of five full-time members appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation for six-year terms. This new provision aims to ensure geographic representation from these coastal counties on the BPU.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Paul Kanitra (R)*,
Greg McGuckin (R)*,
Sean Kean (R),
Antwan McClellan (R),
Gregory Myhre (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A670 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/670_I1.HTM |
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