New JerseyResolution would let Assembly committee investigate electric bill relief efforts
If adopted, this resolution would let an Assembly committee examine whether two New Jersey agencies met existing requirements for an electric bill relief plan and public hearing.
What it does
The Assembly's utilities committee could investigate whether New Jersey's utility and environmental agencies followed existing rules for an electric bill relief plan and a public hearing.
During that inquiry, the committee could require people to testify or turn over documents through subpoenas, which are legal orders to provide evidence.
Argument forAn inquiry could help electric customers learn whether the agencies prepared the required relief plan and held a public hearing.
Argument againstSubpoenas could require agency staff and other witnesses to spend time gathering records or testifying.
More detail
The Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee could investigate whether two state agencies followed existing law. The inquiry would cover the Board of Public Utilities and Department of Environmental Protection. Existing law calls for a relief plan and public hearing when pollution permit prices exceed $7 in two consecutive auctions involving New Jersey. If adopted, the resolution would take effect immediately.
The committee could issue subpoenas, which are legal orders requiring testimony or documents. The committee could use this power for an inquiry into the two agencies' efforts to follow the existing relief rules. If adopted, the subpoena power would take effect immediately.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 17Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities CommitteeIntroduced
Environment & EnergyGovernment & EthicsConsumer Protection