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NJ S743

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Burzichelli

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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