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NJ A133

NJ A133
Prohibits State departments and agencies from considering or requiring compliance by Highlands planning area municipalities with Highlands regional master plan in certain circumstances.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would prohibit any State department or agency from requiring that a municipality in the Highlands Region planning area revise its master plan and development regulations to conform to the goals, requirements and provisions of the regional master plan, as a condition to any approval or decision concerning the municipality or any person in the municipality, including a decision to award a grant or loan, a decision concerning the amount of a grant or loan, whether to provide aid or assistance, to grant or deny a permit, or concerning the terms or conditions of a permit. Similarly, the municipality's conformance with the regional master plan or lack of conformance with the plan could not be considered by a State department or agency as a factor in a decision to award a grant or loan, a decision concerning the amount of a grant or loan, whether to provide aid or assistance, to grant or deny a permit, or concerning the terms or conditions of a permit.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits any state department or agency from requiring municipalities in the Highlands Region planning area to revise their master plans and development regulations to conform to the goals, requirements, and provisions of the Highlands regional master plan, as a condition for any approval or decision concerning the municipality, such as awarding a grant or loan, providing aid or assistance, or granting or denying a permit. The bill also prohibits state agencies from considering a municipality's conformance or lack of conformance with the regional master plan as a factor in any such decisions.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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