A4971

Prohibits DEP and other State agencies from adopting certain rules and regulations without Legislative approval.

Introduced·5/7/26
Introduced Text

Prohibits DEP and other State agencies from adopting climate change rules without Legislative approval.

This bill prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection and other State agencies from adopting rules or regulations concerning climate change that exceed the scope of the "Global Warming Response Act." The "Global Warming Response Act" authorizes the department to adopt rules and regulations to identify, monitor, and report on levels of greenhouse gas emissions and short-lived climate pollutants in the State.

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Where it stands

Current
Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 7

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee