S.469

"Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund to preserve and remediate Barnegat Bay watershed.

The Barnegat Bay Protection Act establishes the Barnegat Bay Protection Fund to support the protection, preservation, and remediation of the Barnegat Bay estuary watershed. The fund will be supported by a portion of sales tax on fertilizer, fees from special Protect Barnegat Bay license plates, and donations. Donations can be made at the time of boat registration or renewal, through the sale of special license plates, and at the point of purchase of a beach registration fee.

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Where it stands

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

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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