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NJ S1768
NJ S1768Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.
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Introduced
02/05/2018
02/05/2018
In Committee
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish and implement a program to prioritize, to the extent practicable, 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 are defined as management practices that reduce stormwater runoff by allowing stormwater to be treated by vegetation or soils or to be stored and reused, and include but are not limited to pervious pavement, bio-retention basins, and grass swales.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 03/07/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1768_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1768_I1.PDF |
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