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NJ S3745

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Troy Singleton

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $400,000 from the General Fund as a supplemental FY2025 appropriation to the Department of Health for a grant to the nonprofit organization Living for a Cause

  • Funds the Patient Pet Food Security Wellness Program to provide pet food to patients undergoing medical care in Burlington County and surrounding counties who are experiencing economic hardship

  • Aims to alleviate the financial burden of pet ownership and prevent pet surrenders to animal shelters by patients facing medical and financial challenges

  • Living for a Cause is a Florence, NJ-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has operated animal welfare programs since 2009, including pet food distributions, animal rescue support, and emergency equipment for police and rescue animals

Legislative Description

Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $400,000 from General fund for grant to nonprofit organization to support purchase of pet food for pet owners undergoing medical care.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

10/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth10/7/2024

Full Bill Text

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