NJ S173

Bill

Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

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 provides for the dredging of the waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities in the State, whether officially designated as navigational channels or not, and maintain these waterways for the future economic and environmental health and vitality of the coastal areas of the State.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to assume responsibility for dredging the waterways that provide boat access to lagoon communities in the state, whether or not the waterways are officially designated as navigational channels. The bill appropriates $6 million for the initial dredging and establishment of a maintenance dredging schedule to ensure the continued environmental and economic health of these coastal areas. The bill aims to address the concerns of residents who have invested in these lagoon communities without prior knowledge of environmental issues, and to support the contribution these developments have made to the shore area.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Christopher Connors (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/11/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S173

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S173
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/173_I1.HTM
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/173_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/173_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A694	Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee	Same As
A754	Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee	Carry Over
S2898	Establishes Emergency Child Care Assistance Program for School Staff in DHS throughout duration of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Carry Over
S959	Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee	Carry Over

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