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NJ S4500

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ruiz

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, NJ Transit Corporation, and South Jersey Transportation Authority to provide copies of proposed toll, fare, or charge increases to the Governor and Legislature at least 15 days before announcing public hearings on such proposals

  • Mandates NJTA provide 70 days advance notice to the Governor and Legislature before implementing any new or increased tolls, fees, or charges

  • Requires the Board of Public Utilities to notify the Governor and Legislature 15 days before announcing public hearings on utility filings that would create or increase rates, tolls, or charges

  • Requires BPU to provide copies of final decisions approving utility rate increases to the Governor and Legislature within 15 days of adoption

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires NJTA, NJT, and SJTA to provide notice of proposed fare, charge, and toll increases; requires BPU to provide notice of certain filings and decisions.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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