New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 11197: Enacts the "fair authorized investment returns act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 11197 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "fair authorized investment returns act". Primary sponsor: Sarahana Shrestha (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "fair authorized investment returns act"; sets a default authorized return on equity equal to the ten year US Treasury rate plus two hundred basis points; provides such default authorized return shall reset annually; establishes a competitive equity auction through which the cost of equity for a covered utility may be determined on a market basis, whether initiated by the utility or ordered by the commission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarahana Shrestha | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 103 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS