A4718

Requires public utilities de-privatization study; appropriates $100,000.

Introduced·3/16/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4718 mandates a study on the de-privatization of public utilities and appropriates $100,000 for the study.

New Jersey A4718 requires the Board of Public Utilities to commission a third-party study on the feasibility and cost savings of de-privatizing public utilities. The study will evaluate options such as acquisition or joint operation by public entities. It will also assess the short- and long-term challenges and benefits, including environmental effects and costs to ratepayers. The board must submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature within a year, detailing findings and recommendations. The bill appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund for this purpose.

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Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Mar 16

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee