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NJ S1024

NJ S1024
Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 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 are defined as management practices that reduce stormwater runoff by allowing it to be treated by vegetation or soils or to be stored and reused, and include pervious pavement, bio-retention basins, and grass swales.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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