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NJ S743
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Burzichelli
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $111.6 million from natural resource damages settlements to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for restoration and land acquisition projects.
- Allocates $102.4 million for restoration and acquisition, including $33.5 million for statewide habitat restoration, $54.455 million for the Lower Delaware Water Region, $10.25 million for the Northeast Water Region, and $2.25 million for the Atlantic Water Region.
- Designates $9.2 million for administration and $600,000 for restoration oversight at the Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site and Headgates Dam Removal.
- Funding derives from settlements in environmental cases against companies including Exxon Mobil, Atlantic Richfield, Solvay Specialty Polymers, and Arkema.
- DEP may reallocate funds among projects with Treasury approval and must notify legislative leadership of any changes.
Legislative Description
Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.
Environment and Solid Waste
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Solid Waste2/24/2026
Environment and Energy1/13/2026
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