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NJ A146

NJ A146
Prohibits State departments and agencies from considering or requiring compliance by Highlands planning area municipalities with Highlands regional master plan in certain circumstances.


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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 prohibit any State department or agency from requiring that a municipality in the Highlands Region planning area revise its master plan and development regulations to conform to the goals, requirements and provisions of the regional master plan, as a condition to any approval or decision concerning the municipality or any person in the municipality, including a decision to award a grant or loan, a decision concerning the amount of a grant or loan, whether to provide aid or assistance, to grant or deny a permit, or concerning the terms or conditions of a permit. Similarly, the municipality's conformance with the regional master plan or lack of conformance with the plan could not be considered by a State department or agency as a factor in a decision to award a grant or loan, a decision concerning the amount of a grant or loan, whether to provide aid or assistance, to grant or deny a permit, or concerning the terms or conditions of a permit.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits any state department or agency from requiring municipalities in the Highlands Region planning area to revise their master plans and development regulations to conform to the Highlands regional master plan as a condition for any approval or decision, such as awarding grants or loans, providing aid or assistance, or issuing permits. Additionally, the bill prohibits state departments and agencies from considering a municipality's conformance or lack of conformance with the regional master plan as a factor in such decisions. This aims to prevent the state from conditioning support or approvals on a municipality's compliance with the Highlands regional master plan.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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