Bill
Bill > S82
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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 authorizes a recurring annual tax credit of $250 against the State income tax to owners of properties situated within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries who replace grass lawns with stone, crushed shells, or other similar materials. Property owners with existing stone or crushed shell lawns would also be eligible for this benefit. The bill's objective is to provide an incentive to property owners to reduce the amount of lawn fertilizers and other chemical agents used in landscaping that flow into Barnegat Bay. These substances are believed to be one of the major causes of the degradation of the bay's waters and ecosystems.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a recurring annual state income tax credit of $250 for property owners who live within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries and replace their grass lawns with materials like stones or crushed shells that do not require fertilizers or other chemical agents that could pollute the bay. This incentive aims to reduce the flow of harmful substances into Barnegat Bay, which are believed to be a major cause of its environmental degradation, and also applies to those who have already made such lawn replacements. The Director of the Division of Taxation will create the necessary rules and regulations for this program, which will take effect immediately and apply to taxable years starting January 1st of the following year.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
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/S82 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/82_I1.HTM |
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