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NJ A3195
NJ A3195Dedicates $500,000 annually in revenues from vessel registration and renewal fees to NJ Greenwood Lake Fund.
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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 establish the "New Jersey Greenwood Lake Fund" as a nonlapsing, revolving fund in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The fund would be administered by the DEP, and credited annually with $500,000 in revenue from the New Jersey vessel registration and renewal fees from the "Maritime Industry Fund." The moneys would be used by the Greenwood Lake Commission for the protection, preservation, restoration, maintenance, management, and enhancement of the lake. Under the bill, moneys in the fund could be used without matching funds from the State of New York if the moneys are used solely for the protection, preservation, maintenance, management, or enhancement of the New Jersey side of Greenwood Lake. In addition, when joint funding is required by the Greenwood Lake Commission, the State of New York would not be required to provide moneys from a similar source as the State of New Jersey.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "New Jersey Greenwood Lake Fund," a dedicated, non-lapsing fund within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which will receive $500,000 annually from vessel registration and renewal fees, previously designated for the "Maritime Industry Fund." This money will be managed by the DEP and used by the Greenwood Lake Commission for the protection, preservation, restoration, maintenance, management, and enhancement of Greenwood Lake, specifically its New Jersey side. Importantly, funds used solely for the New Jersey side of the lake will not require matching funds from New York State, and when joint funding is necessary, New York will not be obligated to contribute from a similar source as New Jersey. The bill also clarifies that the DEP will administer the fund, and any interest earned will be added to it.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste 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/A3195 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3195_I1.HTM |
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