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NJ S631

NJ S631
Requires DEP to reimburse local units for costs incurred in responding to emergencies in State parks and forests.

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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 would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to reimburse a local unit for costs incurred by the local unit in responding to an emergency inside a State park or forest. A local unit includes any county, municipality, or any agency, authority, or other entity thereof, or any fire district. The local unit seeking reimbursement would be required to submit to the DEP an invoice along with any other documentation of costs as the DEP may require, within 30 days after responding to an emergency. The DEP would be required to make the reimbursement within 30 days after receipt of the invoice. The bill would apply only to costs incurred by local units after the date of enactment of the bill into law.

AI Summary

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to reimburse local units, such as counties, municipalities, and fire districts, for the actual costs they reasonably incur in responding to emergencies within State parks or forests. The local unit seeking reimbursement would need to submit an invoice and any other required documentation to the DEP within 30 days of the emergency response, and the DEP would have to make the reimbursement within 30 days of receiving the invoice. The bill would only apply to costs incurred by local units after the date the bill is enacted into law.

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)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S631
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/631_I1.HTM
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