NJ S467

Bill

NJ S467

Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.

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 authorizes a recurring annual tax credit of $250 against the State income tax to owners of properties situated within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries who replace grass lawns with stone, crushed shells, or other similar materials. Property owners with existing stone or crushed shell lawns would also be eligible for this benefit. The bill's objective is to provide an incentive to property owners to reduce the amount of lawn fertilizers and other chemical agents used in landscaping that flow into Barnegat Bay. These substances are believed to be one of the major causes of the degradation of the bay's waters and ecosystems.

AI Summary

This bill provides a recurring annual state income tax credit of $250 for property owners who live within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries and replace their grass lawns with materials like stones or crushed shells that do not require fertilizers or other chemical agents that could pollute the bay. This initiative aims to reduce the flow of harmful substances into Barnegat Bay, which are believed to be a major cause of its environmental degradation, and also makes the credit available to those who have already made such lawn replacements. The "New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act" is the state law governing income taxes, and the "Administrative Procedure Act" is the process by which state agencies create and adopt regulations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Jim Holzapfel (R)*,

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S467

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S467
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/467_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/467_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2466	Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee	Carry Over
A799	Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee	Same As
S863	Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee	Carry Over

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