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NJ A3939
NJ A3939Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.
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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 requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish and implement a program to prioritize, to the extent practicable as determined by the Commissioner of Transportation, the use of green stormwater infrastructure methods in the design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways in the State that are funded from the "Special Transportation Fund." "Green stormwater infrastructure methods" is defined to mean management practices that reduce stormwater runoff by allowing stormwater to be treated by vegetation or soils or to be stored and reused, and is to include but not be limited to pervious pavement, bio-retention basins, and grass swales.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Transportation (DOT) create and implement a program to prioritize the use of "green stormwater infrastructure methods" when designing, building, rebuilding, or repairing public highways in New Jersey that are funded by the "Special Transportation Fund," which is a dedicated fund for transportation projects. "Green stormwater infrastructure methods" are defined as practices that lessen the amount of rainwater runoff by allowing it to be naturally filtered by plants and soil, or to be collected and reused, and this includes things like pavement that lets water soak through, small basins that collect and filter water, and grassy ditches. The DOT Commissioner will determine how practical it is to use these methods.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities 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/A3939 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3939_I1.HTM |
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