Senator Shelley Mayer speaks during press conference on ensure fair rates and relief to ratepayers.

State Senator Shelley Mayer speakers on two of her bills during Senate Majority Press Conference on Advancing Legislation to Ensure Fair Rates and Deliver Relief to Ratepayers  S.1701 will strengthen utility companies’ storm response and compliance by giving the Public Service Commission more flexibility to levy penalties on violations and by expanding emergency response plan requirements. This will ensure utility companies are held accountable for failure to prepare for and respond to storms. S.3734B, allows the PSC to limit a utility's ability to recover certain operating expenses, such as attorney and expert witness fees and other expenses for participating in the ratemaking process. April 15, 2026 Video Courtesy of New York State Senate Media Production