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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avi Schnall | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Rosy Bagolie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Eliana Pintor Marin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Rowan, Maureen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Heather Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee