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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
Global climate change is threatening present and future generations with severe economic and environmental consequences. Emerging evidence indicates that growth in greenhouse gas levels leads to climate change, with rising temperatures resulting in higher sea levels and associated coastal flooding, more frequent wildfires, longer periods of drought, and an increase in the number and intensity of storms. Governor Murphy's draft Energy Master Plan sets a goal to provide 100 percent clean energy in the State of New Jersey by 2050, however, the plan does not address the existing and proposed numerous fossil fuel infrastructure projects, such as pipelines and power plants in the State.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the Governor of New Jersey to immediately halt all new projects related to fossil fuels, such as pipelines and power plants, until the state develops and implements regulations to control carbon dioxide (CO2) and other climate-warming pollutants. The resolution highlights that global climate change, driven by greenhouse gases produced from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, poses severe economic and environmental risks, including rising sea levels, more frequent wildfires, droughts, and intense storms. While acknowledging Governor Murphy's goal of achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050, the resolution points out that the current plan doesn't address existing or proposed fossil fuel infrastructure, which is seen as a barrier to meeting the state's clean energy targets and its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent from 2006 levels by 2050, as mandated by the Global Warming Response Act.
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)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR40 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SR/40_I1.HTM |
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