A3198

Exempts expansion or reconstruction, within 125 percent of existing footprint, of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Exempts expansion or reconstruction of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from Highlands Water Protection and.

This bill amends the "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" to exempt expansion or reconstruction of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from its provisions. The exemption applies to expansions or reconstructions within 125 percent of the existing footprint, provided the expansion or reconstruction does not increase the existing impervious surface by one-quarter acre or more. The exemption is contingent on obtaining certain approvals and certifications from the Department of Environmental Protection.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee