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NJ A4867
NJ A4867Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to prioritize funding for certain projects for the acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, as well as environmental infrastructure projects that include or allow for flood mitigation projects. Specifically, the bill requires the DEP to consider and provide priority, to the extent consistent with state and federal law, to "Blue Acres" projects that include or allow for a flood mitigation project to occur onsite when evaluating and ranking projects for eligibility to receive constitutionally dedicated Corporation Business Tax (CBT) moneys. The bill also requires the DEP to assign additional priority points to water supply and wastewater treatment system project applicants that include or allow for a flood mitigation project to occur onsite.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Jim Kennedy (D)*,
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Bill Spearman (D)*,
Linda Carter (D),
Roy Freiman (D),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
John McKeon (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Chris Tully (D),
Anthony Verrelli (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 02/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4867 |
| Analysis - Statement AEN 12/8/22 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4867_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4867_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4867_I1.PDF |
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