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NJ S4671
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
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Enters New Jersey into an interstate compact with Delaware to adjust the territorial boundary between the two states, transferring ownership of Artificial Island and Finns Point from Delaware to New Jersey
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Delaware would retain control of the Delaware River up to the low water mark on the eastern side, while releasing the two land areas that physically connect to New Jersey but were placed under Delaware's ownership by a 1682 boundary
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Establishes a Joint New Jersey-Delaware Territorial Boundary Adjustment Commission, with each governor appointing two state-employed surveyors to collaboratively define the adjusted boundary
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Requires Congressional consent and matching legislation from Delaware for the compact to take effect, with any disputes to be brought before the United States Supreme Court
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Allows amendments only through legislation by both states plus Congressional consent, and withdrawal requires approval from the other state and relevant federal entities
Legislative Description
Enters NJ in New Jersey-Delaware Territorial Boundary Adjustment Compact.
Environment and Energy
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
6/30/2025