New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 617: Requires Division of Rate Counsel to consider environmental impacts of proposed rate or service measure when representing public interest in certain proceedings and appeals.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Plain-language summary

S 617 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires Division of Rate Counsel to consider environmental impacts of proposed rate or service measure when representing public interest in certain proceedings and appeals. Primary sponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic), Linda Greenstein (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bob Smith (Democratic); Linda Greenstein (Democratic).