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NJ S1883
NJ S1883Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.
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Introduced
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish and implement a program to prioritize, to the extent practicable as determined by the Commissioner of Transportation, the use of green stormwater infrastructure methods in the design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways in the State that are funded from the "Special Transportation Fund." "Green stormwater infrastructure methods" is defined to mean management practices that reduce stormwater runoff by allowing stormwater to be treated by vegetation or soils or to be stored and reused, and is to include but not be limited to pervious pavement, bio-retention basins, and grass swales.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish and implement a program to prioritize, to the extent practicable, the use of green stormwater infrastructure methods, such as pervious pavement, bio-retention basins, and grass swales, in the design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways in the state that are funded from the "Special Transportation Fund."
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 02/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1883 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1883_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1883_I1.PDF |
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