S 260 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires utility service providers to notify BPU of scheduled service work; permits government agencies and utility service providers to access BPU online database of scheduled service work.

This bill requires utility companies (like electric, gas, and water providers) to notify New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) about planned service work at least five business days in advance, unless it's an emergency. The BPU must create and maintain a real-time online database sharing this information, accessible to all government agencies and utility providers. This system aims to improve coordination for planning roadwork and other projects in public rights-of-way. Emergency repairs have a separate, immediate notification process. The bill takes effect immediately but remains inactive for 60 days after enactment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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