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NJ SCR82
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Declares that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) rules implementing the "Advanced Clean Trucks" program are inconsistent with legislative intent under the New Jersey Constitution
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The challenged DEP rules, adopted December 20, 2021, require medium- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers to sell specific percentages of zero emission trucks annually: 55% of Class 2b-3 vehicles, 75% of Class 4-8 vehicles, and 40% of Class 7-8 truck tractors by 2035
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Argues that P.L.2003, c.266 only authorized DEP to implement the second phase of California's low emission vehicle program, not the separate "Advanced Clean Trucks" program
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Asserts the DEP Commissioner failed to provide required written notice to legislative committees about the proposed substantive changes before adopting the rules
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Gives DEP 30 days after transmittal to amend or withdraw the rules, or the Legislature may pass another concurrent resolution to invalidate them
Legislative Description
Determines that DEP rules and regulations to implement "Advanced Clean Trucks" program are inconsistent with legislative intent.
Environment and Energy
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
2/5/2026