NJ S3277

Bill

Requires transfer of certain excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and Police Training Commission for enforcement of animal cruelty laws and training humane law enforcement officers.

Introduced
05/16/2024

In Committee
10/10/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AI Summary

This bill requires the transfer of certain excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and the Police Training Commission for the enforcement of animal cruelty laws and the training of humane law enforcement officers. It amends an existing law to mandate the transfer of excess funds from municipal and state special accounts at the end of each fiscal year, with the funds being distributed to various entities for the purpose of supporting animal cruelty enforcement and officer training. The bill also allows municipalities to use the forwarded fees to cover the costs of complying with certain requirements related to the distribution of information on animal cruelty laws.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Troy Singleton (D)*,

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 10/10/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3277

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3277
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 8/8/25; 1R	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3277_E1.PDF
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3277_R1.HTM
Analysis - Statement SEG 10/10/24	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3277_S1.PDF
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3277_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2990	Requires transfer of certain excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and Police Training Commission for enforcement of animal cruelty laws and training humane law enforcement officers.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee	Same As
A3522	Requires transfer of certain excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and Police Training Commission for enforcement of animal cruelty laws and training humane law enforcement officers.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee	Carry Over
S1708	Requires transfer of certain excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and Police Training Commission for enforcement of animal cruelty laws and training humane law enforcement officers.	Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee	Carry Over

Bill > S3277

summary

Introduced Session

Bill Summary

AI Summary

Committee Categories

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Official Document

bill text

bill summary

bill summary

bill summary