S.1133

Requires State parks, forests, and other natural and historic areas to remain open to public for seven days if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1133 requires state parks, forests, and historic areas to stay open for seven days if an emergency is declared due to failure to enact a.

New Jersey S1133 mandates that state parks, forests, recreation areas, historic sites, natural areas, and wildlife management areas remain accessible to the public for up to seven days if a state of emergency is declared due to the failure to enact a general appropriation law by the deadline set by the New Jersey Constitution. The Department of Environmental Protection must develop a plan designating essential personnel to maintain services during such emergencies. This act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Energy Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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