New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 686: Requires electric public utilities to apply to BPU for certificate of public convenience and necessity prior to undertaking transmission project.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Plain-language summary

S 686 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires electric public utilities to apply to BPU for certificate of public convenience and necessity prior to undertaking transmission project. Primary sponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic), Britnee Timberlake (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bob Smith (Democratic); Britnee Timberlake (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.