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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill appropriates $450,000 to the Department of Environmental Protection to fund the cost of implementing the Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program. The money would be appropriated from the "Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund," a statutory account established to receive fines and penalties from convicted drug offenders that are used to support State-authorized drug and alcohol abuse abatement programs. The bill encourages the Legislature to appropriate sufficient funding annually from the "Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund" or any other appropriate source to maintain the operation of the program in future years.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $450,000 to the Department of Environmental Protection to fund the "Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program," a program aimed at preventing drug and alcohol abuse among youth through fishing activities. The funds are to be drawn from the "Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund," which is a state account that receives money from fines and penalties paid by convicted drug offenders and is designated for programs that combat drug and alcohol abuse. The bill also encourages the Legislature to continue providing adequate funding from this fund, or other suitable sources, in future years to ensure the program can operate consistently.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S634 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/634_I1.HTM |
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