New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7328 — Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill outlines the appointment and responsibilities of public service commissioners.

The bill addresses how commissioners for the public service commission are appointed and their obligations, specifically to protect public interest in utility access. It also prohibits recent employees of regulated utilities from serving as commissioners.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you might have better assurance that utility services remain accessible and interests are represented.

Summary

Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission; requires the commission to have a duty to protect public interest, including ensuring access to utility services for residential and business customers; prohibits commissioners from having been employed within the last two years by an electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, or water utility that is regulated by the commission.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

  2. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. REPASSED SENATE

  4. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7328B

  5. VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING

  6. RETURNED TO SENATE

  7. RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY

  8. REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  10. PASSED SENATE

  11. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.147

  12. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  13. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  14. RETURNED TO SENATE

  15. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  16. REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

  17. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  18. PASSED SENATE

  19. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7328A

  20. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  21. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  22. 1ST REPORT CAL.1100

  23. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does S7328 do?
Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission; requires the commission to have a duty to protect public interest, including ensuring access to utility services for residential and business customers; prohibits commissioners from having been employed within the last two years by an electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, or water utility that is regulated by the commission.
Who sponsors S7328?
S7328 is sponsored by Michelle Hinchey.
What is the current status of S7328?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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