Abolishes BPU; transfers responsibilities to Department of Treasury.
S 939 abolishes New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and transfers all its responsibilities - including oversight of utilities, rate approvals, and related functions - to the Department of Treasury. The transfer follows the State Agency Transfer Act and includes moving all BPU records, equipment, and unexpended funds. This bill reorganizes state agency structure but does not alter utility rate policies or customer protections. The change takes effect six months after enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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