New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1652

Introduced

1/9/24

Refer

1/9/24

Caption

Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

Impact

If passed, the bill would have a significant impact on the resources available for this youth-oriented prevention program, ensuring its continuation and potential growth. The funding is derived from fines and penalties assessed against convicted drug offenders, which positions the program as a proactive response to the challenges posed by drug abuse in youth communities. By reinforcing the relationship between recreational activities and drug prevention, A1652 aims to foster a culture of healthy living among New Jersey's youth.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1652 proposes an appropriation of $450,000 from the 'Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund' to support the Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program. This initiative is designed to provide young people with constructive activities by combining fishing with drug addiction awareness and prevention. The program has been operational since its establishment in 2012 and seeks to engage youths in positive activities that promote both recreational fishing and the avoidance of substance abuse. The funds allocated through this bill will be administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support from various sponsors across party lines, discussions may arise surrounding the effective allocation of funds from the Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund. Some stakeholders might express concerns regarding prioritizing funds for preventive programs versus other critical needs in drug rehabilitation services. Continued dialogues will likely focus on the efficacy of such programs in making substantive differences in youth engagement and drug abuse reduction.

Latest NJ A1652 Activity

View All Events: NJ 2024-2025 Regular Session A1652

Companion Bills

NJ S229

Same As Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

NJ A3531

Carry Over Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

NJ S2604

Carry Over Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

Previously Filed As

NJ A1746

Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

NJ S634

Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

NJ LD1142

An Act Regarding Reimbursement for Volunteers of the So-called Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs Program

NJ A2354

Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.

NJ A3175

Requires DEP to provide public access for boats to certain State-owned lakes; appropriates $1 million.

NJ AR32

Establishes the "Assembly Special Committee on Staten Island Annexation."

NJ A617

Establishes State definition of antisemitism.

NJ AJR16

Designates March 16 as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey.

NJ AR40

Urges immediate moratorium on sonar testing and wind turbine mapping due to recent unexplained deaths of marine life off the coast of New Jersey.

NJ A637

Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemption.

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