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NJ A3325
NJ A3325"Lead-Free Drinking Water Bond Act of 2025," authorizes bonds for $400 million, and appropriates $5,000.
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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, entitled the "Lead-Free Drinking Water Bond Act of 2025," would authorize the issuance of $400 million in State general obligation bonds to be used to provide $200 million in grants and $200 million in low-interest loans to pay for the cost of projects to replace lead plumbing and lead service lines in the State. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection would be required to establish procedures for the review and approval of, and eligibility criteria for, the grants and loans. Homeowners and schools would be eligible for grants, and owners or operators of water systems, school, and business entities would be eligible for loans. The bill provides that the bond act is to be submitted to the people for approval at the general election to be held at least 70 days after enactment and appropriates $5,000 to the Department of State for expenses in connection with the publication of the public question.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Lead-Free Drinking Water Bond Act of 2025," authorizes the state to issue $400 million in bonds to fund projects aimed at replacing lead plumbing and lead service lines, which are pipes that connect water mains to buildings and can leach lead into drinking water. Of the total bond amount, $200 million will be allocated as grants to homeowners and schools, while the remaining $200 million will be provided as low-interest loans to water system owners, schools, and businesses. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection will be responsible for establishing the rules and eligibility criteria for these grants and loans. The bill also requires that this bond act be put to a public vote at the next general election held at least 70 days after its enactment, and it appropriates $5,000 to the Department of State for the costs associated with publishing the public question.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3325 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3325_I1.HTM |
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