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NJ A3752
NJ A3752Authorizes State Treasurer to appoint Garden State Preservation Trust acting executive director under certain conditions.
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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 authorize the State Treasurer, in consultation with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and the Secretary of Agriculture, to appoint an acting executive director for the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) under certain conditions. Specifically, the bill would apply when the position of executive director has remained vacant for a period of one year or longer. An acting executive director appointed pursuant to the bill would serve for a minimum of one year, at an annual expense not to exceed $150,000, as established by the State Treasurer. The GSPT would retain all other oversight authority over the acting executive director. The position of GSPT executive director has been vacant since July 1, 2021. The GSPT is in charge of supporting important Statewide initiatives designed to enhance the efficient use of taxpayer's conservation dollars and is responsible for reporting to the Governor and the Legislature on the progress being made on achieving statutory goals and objectives concerning open space preservation and park development, farmland preservation, and historic preservation.
AI Summary
This bill allows the State Treasurer, after consulting with the Commissioners of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, to appoint an acting executive director for the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) if the position has been vacant for at least a year. The GSPT is responsible for managing state conservation funds and reporting on progress in areas like open space, park development, farmland preservation, and historic preservation. The acting director would serve for at least one year, with an annual cost capped at $150,000, and would operate under the same authority as a permanent executive director, though the GSPT would maintain its oversight. This measure is being introduced because the GSPT executive director position has been vacant since July 1, 2021.
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/A3752 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3752_I1.HTM |
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