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NY A00836
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Establishes a utility intervenor reimbursement program allowing groups representing residential or small business customers to receive compensation for participating in Public Service Commission proceedings
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Eligible participants can recover reasonable advocate's fees, expert witness fees, and other costs when their contributions substantially assist the Commission's decision-making process
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Participants demonstrating significant financial hardship may receive advance payment before proceedings conclude, with utilities required to pay within 30 days
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Defines "small business" as having gross annual revenue of $250,000 or less; excludes organizations primarily representing utility companies, investors, employees, or profit-seeking commercial interests
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Creates a dedicated Utility Intervenor Account in the state treasury to receive and distribute reimbursement funds from utilities
Legislative Description
Relates to utility intervenor reimbursement to a participant for its reasonable costs of participation in any proceeding before the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.31
1/7/2026