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NJ S926
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
- New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities must have at least one member residing in each of three defined regions: northern, central, and southern
- Northern region defined as Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties
- Central region defined as Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Ocean, Somerset, and Union counties
- Southern region defined as Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties
- Governor must ensure geographic compliance for all BPU appointments made after the bill's effective date; existing limitation of no more than three members from the same political party remains in effect
Legislative Description
Requires regional representation for members of BPU.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Growth1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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