A3612

Supplements FY2026 Appropriations Act; makes $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Supplements FY2026 Appropriations Act with $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program for utility payment assistance.

The bill supplements the FY2026 Appropriations Act by adding an additional $10 million from the off-budget Universal Service Fund to the NJSHARES – S.M.A.R.T. Program. This funding is intended for utility payment assistance, including utility arrearage assistance. The FY2026 Appropriations Act already made a $5 million appropriation from the General Fund for the NJSHARES – S.M.A.R.T. Program.

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Where it stands

Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee