New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 728: 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Plain-language summary

S 728 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate 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: John Burzichelli (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Burzichelli (Democratic); Shirley Turner (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.