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NJ S4607

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "Roadside Right-of-Way Solar Energy Pilot Program" allowing construction and operation of solar energy projects on state or local government-owned roadside right-of-way areas (30-100 feet from road centerlines)

  • Limits individual projects to 10 megawatts and total pilot program capacity to 200 megawatts, with potential increases of up to 50 megawatts per extension period

  • Requires the Board of Public Utilities, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, to adopt rules within 180 days and review applications within 180 days of receipt

  • Pilot program runs for 36 months with possible two 12-month extensions, after which it must be converted to a permanent program

  • Prohibits solar projects on private or federally owned roadside areas and requires projects to maintain traffic safety, road access, and highway functional integrity

Legislative Description

Establishes pilot program for solar energy generation on roadside right-of-way areas.

Environment and Energy

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

6/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy6/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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