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NJ A2918
NJ A2918Requires BPU to respond in writing to written concerns of Division of Rate Counsel during certain proceedings.
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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 the Board of Public Utilities (board), when considering any proceeding that may affect the rates that are charged to customers of an electric public utility for which the Division of Rate Counsel (division) has submitted written concerns, to respond, in writing, to each concern raised by the division. The board is prohibited from taking any action concerning the proceeding until the board has responded to each of the division's concerns in writing. The provisions of the bill are not to be construed to require the board to follow any recommendations by the division or to make any decisions regarding a proceeding based on the division's written concerns.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), when reviewing any matter that could impact the prices customers pay for electricity from an electric public utility, must provide a written response to every concern submitted in writing by the Division of Rate Counsel, an entity that represents the public's interest in utility matters. The BPU is prohibited from making any decisions or taking any actions regarding such proceedings until it has fully addressed each of the Rate Counsel's written concerns in writing, though this requirement does not compel the BPU to adopt the Rate Counsel's recommendations or base its decisions on those concerns.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
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/A2918 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2918_I1.HTM |
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