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NJ S4688

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Burzichelli

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $58,145,000 from natural resource damages settlements to the Department of Environmental Protection for environmental restoration projects

  • Allocates $53,145,000 for restoration and acquisition, including $33.5 million for statewide habitat restoration and land acquisition, $10.25 million for Northeast Water Region, $5.2 million for Lower Delaware Water Region, $2.25 million for Atlantic Water Region, and $1.345 million for Raritan Water Region

  • Dedicates $500,000 for Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site restoration oversight and $100,000 for Headgates Dam Removal oversight

  • Reserves $5,000,000 for administrative costs related to the restoration programs

  • DEP may reallocate funds among projects with Treasury approval and legislative notification, and may distribute funds as grants or loans to local governments and nonprofit organizations

Legislative Description

Appropriates $58.145 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

12/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy6/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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