A 4972
Revises BPU membership terms and requires BPU members to have certain experience.
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Bill overview
This bill changes the rules for members of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) in New Jersey. It requires BPU members to devote their full time to the board and prohibits them from holding other jobs. The bill also establishes staggered terms for board members, with appointments lasting either two, three, four, five, or six years. Furthermore, it mandates that at least one BPU member have experience in energy affordability and consumer protection, and at least one member must have experience in grid engineering, utility operation, or emergency reliability.
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