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S 7328

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Samra Brouk and 3 co-sponsors

S.7328 would expand the New York Public Service Commission by adding more commissioners, broadening oversight of utilities and protecting ratepayers.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · S 7328

Summary of New York Senate Bill S.7328

Overview

  • Bill: S 7328
  • Title: Increases the number of commissioners of the public service commission
  • Purpose: To change the composition of the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) by increasing its number of commissioners.
  • Status: Referred to the Senate Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions (as of the latest actions)
  • Primary sponsor: Senator Michelle Hinchey
  • Co-sponsor: Senator Robert Jackson
  • Introduced: April 10, 2025

What the Bill Would Do

  • The core objective of S.7328 is to increase the number of commissioners serving on the New York Public Service Commission. The provided materials confirm the intent to expand PSC membership but do not include the exact new total or the detailed structural changes.
  • The bill is accompanied by an amended version (referred to as S.7328A), indicating there were changes made to the initially introduced text prior to advancing.

Note: The specific provisions outlining how many commissioners would be added, selection/appointment processes, term lengths, qualifications, voting rules, and any transitional arrangements are not included in the excerpt provided.

Key Provisions and Changes (as available)

  • Exact numerical changes (e.g., new total number of commissioners) and related governance details are not specified in the provided content.
  • The existence of an amended version (7328A) on Third Reading (May 29, 2025) indicates substantive revisions were made during floor consideration, but the precise content of those revisions is not included here.

Parties Affected

  • The Public Service Commission and its staff
  • Utilities and energy/telecommunications sectors regulated by the PSC
  • Ratepayers and consumers through PSC oversight
  • Other state agencies interacting with PSC decisions

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • 2025-04-10: Introduced and referred to Energy and Telecommunications
  • 2025-05-13: 1st Senate committee report
  • 2025-05-14: 2nd committee/calendaring actions
  • 2025-05-15: Advanced to Third Reading
  • 2025-05-29: Amended on Third Reading (7328A)
  • 2025-06-05: Passed the Senate (noted in the action log)
  • 2025-06-05: Delivered to the Assembly and referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions

Sponsorship

  • Primary: Senator Michelle Hinchey
  • Co-sponsor: Senator Robert Jackson

Next Steps and Considerations

  • The Assembly would consider the bill in committee and then on the floor; if passed, it would go to the Governor for signature or veto.
  • Potential fiscal impacts (e.g., annual operating costs for additional commissioners) are not detailed in the provided materials and would typically be clarified in the bill’s fiscal notes.

Additional Notes

  • The materials include a version labeled S7328A (an amendment), but the exact language and substantive alterations are not included in the excerpt.
  • This summary focuses on the information available: the bill’s intent to increase PSC membership, its legislative path in 2025, and sponsor details.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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