New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 645: Requires BPU to allow low- and moderate-income residential customers to self-attest to income for participation in community solar programs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 645 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires BPU to allow low- and moderate-income residential customers to self-attest to income for participation in community solar programs. Primary sponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Environment and Energy Committee