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S07226Introduced in the Senate

Directs the public service commission to provide notice, in a city having a population of one million or more, to the appropriate local community board prior to such commission's consideration of granting permission to a gas corporation or electric corporation furnishing utility service to acquire or sell land; establishes that such community boards shall also be provided with the opportunity to submit comments and recommendations on the proposed sale or acquisition; directs the public service commission to address and respond to such comments and recommendations.

IntroducedSenate Energy and Telecommunications

Introduced by Michael Gianaris, District 12

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Directs the public service commission to provide notice, in a city having a population of one million or more, to the appropriate local community board prior to such commission's consideration of granting permission to a gas corporation or electric corporation furnishing utility service to acquire or sell land; establishes that such community boards shall also be provided with the opportunity to submit comments and recommendations on the proposed sale or acquisition; directs the public service commission to address and respond to such comments and recommendations.

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REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  2. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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