New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 980: Requires public hearings on increases in utility charges
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 980 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires public hearings on increases in utility charges. Primary sponsor: Rob Rolison (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the public service commission hold public hearings on increases in utility rates, fees, rentals, or charges.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Rolison | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Michelle Hinchey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Jack Martins | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 7 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
“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 ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
- NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
- REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS