A4882

"New Jersey Natural Gas Modernization Act."

Introduced·5/14/26

New Jersey Natural Gas Modernization Act aims to expedite permits for natural gas projects to improve reliability and efficiency.

The New Jersey Natural Gas Modernization Act establishes streamlined permitting pathways for qualifying projects, which include modifications to existing natural gas-fired electric generating units, installation of new equipment, or co-located energy storage or renewable energy generation. The Department of Environmental Protection must expedite permit issuance, with public hearings and comment periods occurring simultaneously with internal reviews.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee: Reported with Amendments

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 28

10:00 AM

Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Hearing

History

May 28

Assembly

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

May 14

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee