A3683

Assembly Bill 3683, an act to amend the Public Service Law, was laid aside during Senate floor consideration. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Zebrowski, did not proceed to a vote.

The Senate passed Assembly Bill 3683 on a 44-18 vote, extending the statute of limitations for utility companies to contest demand charges from six to eight years under the Public Service Law. Sponsored by Assemblymember Zebrowski and presented by Sen. Comrie, the bill addresses concerns about Public Service Commission responsiveness and the time utilities need to analyze and contest billing disputes. Sen. Comrie explained that demand charges are based on previous years' data, requiring utilities additional time beyond the standard six-year retroactive period to mount effective challenges. The measure takes effect 30 days after becoming law. Eighteen senators voted against the bill, primarily from the Republican conference.