New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1208: Requires BPU to determine and consider lowest reasonable return on equity before approving electric, gas, and water public utility base rate cases.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1208 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires BPU to determine and consider lowest reasonable return on equity before approving electric, gas, and water public utility base rate cases. Primary sponsor: Avi Schnall (Democratic), Rosy Bagolie (Democratic), Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Avi Schnall (Democratic); Rosy Bagolie (Democratic); Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.