S 7328 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

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 status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action May 18, 2026
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What changed between versions

S7328A S7328B · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill version updates the legislative history to reflect its passage through the Senate and adds a new requirement for Public Service Commission commissioners to have experience in utility consumer advocacy. It also clarifies the political party balance rules for the commission.
REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that at least two commissioners must have experience in utility consumer advocacy.

Adjusted the political party composition rules to allow up to five commissioners from the same party, with a cap of four if the commission grows to seven members.

TIMELINE

Incorporated the bill's progression through the Senate, including recommitment to the Rules Committee and final passage.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2025

How they voted

4020
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 5, 2025
D Democratic41
39 Yea 2
95% Yea
R Republican22
1 Yea 20 Nay 1
90% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Amendments
2
May 18, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
May 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
REPASSED SENATE
upper
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7328B
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Jun 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7328A
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors