2026-2027 Regular Session

A1873

Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.

Chamber Passed·3/23/26

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed3/23/26

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced Text

New Jersey A1873 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to prioritize funding for certain recreation and conservation projects and.

New Jersey A1873 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to prioritize funding for specific projects aimed at acquiring lands for recreation and conservation purposes and environmental infrastructure projects that incorporate or allow for flood mitigation. The bill outlines criteria for evaluating and ranking these projects, including factors like environmental protection, natural resources, and public support. Projects that include or allow for a flood mitigation project to occur onsite receive additional priority points.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the Assembly · 71–0 · Mar 23
Current: Environment and Energy Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 19

1:00 PM

Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Hearing

History

May 4

Senate

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Mar 23

Assembly

Passed by the Assembly (71-0-0)