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NJ S3065
NJ S3065Excludes environmentally sensitive and flood-prone land from designation as vacant or available for purposes of affordable housing construction.
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Introduced
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
In Committee
05/13/2024
05/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Excludes environmentally sensitive and flood-prone land from designation as vacant or available for purposes of affordable housing construction.
AI Summary
This bill excludes environmentally sensitive and flood-prone land from being designated as vacant or available for the purpose of affordable housing construction. Specifically, it amends existing law to exclude from being counted as vacant land any lands that are regulated or protected by various state and federal environmental laws, such as the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act, the Flood Hazard Area Control Act, and the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act. This bill aims to prevent the development of affordable housing on environmentally fragile or flood-prone areas, ensuring that such sensitive lands are preserved for their ecological and public safety functions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 05/13/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3065 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3065_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SEN 5/13/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3065_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3065_I1.HTM |
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