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NJ S1892

NJ S1892
Requires 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
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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