Improves public service commission oversight of the Long Island power authority; repealer
This bill repeals an existing section of law and adds new oversight requirements for the New York State Public Service Commission regarding the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA). It mandates the Commission to review LIPA's rates, capital spending plans, emergency response protocols, and management audits, and to make recommendations to ensure safe, affordable service and proper use of funds. The provisions directly affect LIPA, its contracted service provider (Long Island Lighting Company), and electricity consumers in LIPA's service area by requiring regular Commission oversight of operational and financial decisions. Key mechanisms include annual reviews of emergency plans, rate recommendations tied to bond obligations, and audits of LIPA's management. The bill does not change LIPA's structure but strengthens Commission authority to monitor its operations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Keith Brown
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
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