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NJ S1892
NJ S1892Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides for the dredging of the waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities in the State, whether officially designated as navigational channels or not, and maintain these waterways for the future economic and environmental health and vitality of the coastal areas of the State.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to assume responsibility for dredging the waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities in the state, whether officially designated as navigational channels or not. The bill appropriates $6,000,000 - $5,000,000 for the initial dredging and $1,000,000 for establishing and implementing a maintenance dredging schedule. The bill aims to ensure the environmental integrity and economic health of the coastal areas by maintaining these waterways that were previously seen as "illegal" but have become an aesthetic and economic boost to shore communities.
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1892 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1892_I1.HTM |
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