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NJ S926

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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