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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burzichelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Shirley Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“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