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NJ S835
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
- Electric public utilities must submit emergency response plans to the Board of Public Utilities for major events like storms, earthquakes, or declared emergencies affecting at least 5% of customers in an operating area
- Utilities must train and certify municipal emergency management coordinators and designated public works employees to safely move disconnected above-ground power lines that block vehicular traffic, and provide necessary equipment for real-time communication with the utility
- Utilities must indemnify and, if requested, defend municipalities and their designated employees against all injury or damage claims arising from moving and securing downed distribution lines
- Municipalities must be reimbursed at no less than half the hourly wage rate for designated employees' time spent moving and protecting distribution lines, or at federal volunteer assistance rates for volunteer employees
- Plans are automatically approved if the Board fails to act within 60 days, and the law takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires electric public utilities to provide training, equipment, indemnity, and reimbursement to certain municipal employees for moving and securing detached, above-ground distribution lines impeding vehicular traffic during lengthy power outages.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Economic Growth1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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