NJ S1216

Bill

Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish and implement a program to prioritize, to the extent practicable as determined by the Commissioner of Transportation, the use of green stormwater infrastructure methods in the design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways in the State that are funded from the "Special Transportation Fund." "Green stormwater infrastructure methods" is defined to mean management practices that reduce stormwater runoff by allowing stormwater to be treated by vegetation or soils or to be stored and reused, and is to include but not be limited to pervious pavement, bio-retention basins, and grass swales.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create and implement a program that prioritizes the use of "green stormwater infrastructure methods" whenever possible when designing, building, rebuilding, or repairing public highways in the state that are funded by the "Special Transportation Fund," which is a dedicated fund for transportation projects. "Green stormwater infrastructure methods" are defined as practices that manage rainwater runoff by using vegetation or soil to filter it, or by storing and reusing it, and include examples like pavement that allows water to soak through, basins that collect and treat rainwater using plants, and grassy ditches that absorb water.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Linda Greenstein (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1216

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1216
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1216_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2601	Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee	Carry Over
A3939	Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee	Same As
S1024	Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee	Carry Over

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