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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill appropriates $450,000 to the Department of Environmental Protection to fund the cost of implementing the Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program. The money would be appropriated from the "Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund," a statutory account established to receive fines and penalties from convicted drug offenders that are used to support State-authorized drug and alcohol abuse abatement programs. The bill encourages the Legislature to appropriate sufficient funding annually from the "Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund" or any other appropriate source to maintain the operation of the program in future years.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $450,000 from the "Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund" to the Department of Environmental Protection to fund the implementation of the Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program, which was established by a previous law. The fund receives fines and penalties from convicted drug offenders and is used to support state-authorized drug and alcohol abuse abatement programs. The bill also encourages the legislature to ensure sufficient annual funding from this fund or other appropriate sources to maintain the operation of the program in the future.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S229 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/229_I1.HTM |
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