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NJ S2468
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Steinhardt
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AI Summary
- DEP must develop a process within one year to identify and designate municipalities containing "critical headwaters" (water sources serving at least 1,000,000 NJ residents) as "headwater guardians"
- Within 30 days of establishing the designation process, DEP must publish a list of headwater guardian municipalities on its website, with all designations subject to a minimum 30-day public comment period
- Within six months of designation, DEP must determine whether environmental protections are needed, potentially including enhanced stormwater management, groundwater recharge standards, impervious cover limits, or vegetative buffer requirements
- Headwater guardian designation becomes a material planning factor under the Municipal Land Use Law and State Development and Redevelopment Plan, with eligible municipalities receiving access to grants and technical assistance
- DEP must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature starting two years after enactment, covering designations, required protections, interagency coordination recommendations, and measurable outcomes like pollutant reductions and flood damage avoided
Legislative Description
Prohibits State Board of Education from requiring student growth objectives to evaluate teachers.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
2/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Education2/5/2024
Full Bill Text
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