New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2707: Prohibits BPU approval of electric or gas public utility rate increases resulting in total increase to average residential customer bill in excess of two percent within five-year period.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2707 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits BPU approval of electric or gas public utility rate increases resulting in total increase to average residential customer bill in excess of two percent within five-year period. Primary sponsor: Britnee Timberlake (Democratic), Brian Stack (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britnee Timberlake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Brian Stack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee