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NJ A2466

NJ A2466
Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.


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Introduced
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes a recurring annual tax credit of $250 against the State income tax to owners of properties situated within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries who replace grass lawns with stone, crushed shells, or other similar materials. Property owners with existing stone or crushed shell lawns would also be eligible for this benefit. The bill's objective is to provide an incentive to property owners to reduce the amount of lawn fertilizers and other chemical agents used in landscaping that flow into Barnegat Bay. These substances are believed to be one of the major causes of the degradation of the bay's waters and ecosystems.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes a recurring annual $250 tax credit against the New Jersey state income tax for property owners located within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries who replace their grass lawns with low-maintenance materials like stones or crushed shells. The goal is to provide an incentive for property owners to reduce the use of lawn fertilizers and other chemicals that can flow into Barnegat Bay and degrade its water quality and ecosystems.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 02/14/2022)

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