A1351 — Prohibits public utility from increasing rates until conclusion of hearing and BPU determination that rate increase is just and reasonable.

A1351 — Prohibits public utility from increasing rates until conclusion of hearing and BPU determination that rate increase is just and reasonable. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends R.S.48:2-21 and R.S.48:2-21.1 to regulate how public utilities can increase rates. Under the amended section (d) of R.S.48:2-21, when a public utility petitions the board for an inc…Open in Informed Citizenry