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NJ S748
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Burzichelli
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AI Summary
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Authorizes New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to convey approximately 219.36 acres of State-owned land in Lacey Township and Stafford Township, Ocean County, to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Land exchange involves State receiving approximately 57.37 acres in Galloway Township, Atlantic County (Block 1301, Lot 1), currently occupied by DEP's Marine Resources Administration since 1964
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Specific parcels to be conveyed include: Block 315 (part of Lot 14 and Lot 38.01) totaling 34.96 acres, Block 961 Lot 5 totaling 31.63 acres in Lacey Township, and Block 296 Lot 51 totaling 152.77 acres in Stafford Township
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Exchange enables State to construct new office buildings for Marine Resources Administration, as current facilities need replacement and State ownership is required to expend funds on construction
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Lands conveyed to USFWS will become part of Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and remain undeveloped; acreages may be adjusted to equalize real estate value of the exchange
Legislative Description
Authorizes conveyance of certain State-owned real property in Stafford Township and Lacey Township in Ocean County to US Fish and Wildlife Service.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026