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NJ S749

Bill

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Burzichelli

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends P.L.2025, c.109 to update the lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term financing under New Jersey's FY2026 Environmental Infrastructure Funding Program administered by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
  • Authorizes zero-interest and principal-forgiveness loans from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for eligible clean water and drinking water projects
  • Allocates principal forgiveness amounts including up to $18 million for combined sewer overflow projects, $27 million for emerging contaminant projects, $19 million for projects meeting affordability criteria, and $10 million for water and energy efficiency projects
  • Establishes tiered principal forgiveness based on DEP affordability scores, with Tier 1 borrowers eligible for up to $3 million in 100% forgiveness and Tier 2 borrowers eligible for up to $2 million
  • Authorizes up to $60 million in grants (capped at $2 million per applicant) for disadvantaged communities participating in technical assistance programs for planning, design, and construction costs

Legislative Description

Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY2026 environmental infrastructure funding program.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.182.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy1/13/2026

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