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NJ S1383
NJ S1383Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.
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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
This bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to provide additional priority points to certain applicants that seek funding, for Blue Acres projects and for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. Specifically, under the bill, projects that include, or allow for, a flood mitigation project to occur onsite would receive additional priority points in the ranking for funding pursuant to the respective program. The DEP would factor these additional points into its calculations when establishing: (1) the list of projects eligible to receive "Blue Acres funding"; (2) the "clean water project priority list," pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1985, c.334 (C.58:11B-20); and (3) the "drinking water project priority list," pursuant to section 24 of P.L.1997, c.224 (C.58:11B-20.1). As used in the bill, "Blue Acres project" means any project of the State or a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization to acquire, for recreation and conservation purposes, lands that have been damaged by, or may be prone to incurring damage caused by, storms or storm-related flooding, or that may buffer or protect other lands from such damage.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to give extra priority points when awarding funding to certain projects that help with flood mitigation. Specifically, "Blue Acres projects," which involve acquiring land damaged by or prone to storm flooding for recreation and conservation, will receive these extra points if they include or allow for flood mitigation on the property. Similarly, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects will also get these additional points if they incorporate flood mitigation measures. This prioritization will be factored into the DEP's established lists for funding these types of projects, including the "Blue Acres funding" list, the "clean water project priority list" for wastewater infrastructure, and the "drinking water project priority list" for drinking water infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1383 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1383_I1.HTM |
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