A175

Requires State parks, forests, and other natural and historic areas to remain open to public for seven days if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A175 ensures State parks, forests, and historic sites remain open for seven days during an emergency due to failure to enact a general.

New Jersey A175 mandates that State parks, forests, recreation areas, historic sites, natural areas, and wildlife management areas remain open to the public for up to seven days if an emergency is declared due to the failure to enact a general appropriation law by the deadline set by the New Jersey Constitution. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection must develop a plan designating essential personnel to continue providing services during such emergencies. This act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee