New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A3927

Introduced

3/4/24

Refer

3/4/24

Caption

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Peckman River.

Impact

The bill's enactment is anticipated to enhance the environmental health of the Peckman River, addressing issues such as sediment buildup and ecological degradation. By allocating funds for dredging and related activities, local governments aim to improve water quality and restore habitats, which may have broader benefits for the surrounding communities. The modification of state funds reflects a focus on municipal collaboration for environmental management and local resource allocation.

Summary

Assembly Bill A3927 proposes a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from the New Jersey General Fund to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) specifically for the dredging and restoration of the Peckman River. This river is a tributary of the Passaic River, impacting several municipalities across Essex and Passaic Counties, including Cedar Grove, Little Falls, Verona, and Woodland Park. The bill mandates that these municipalities will collaborate under a joint plan to present to the DEP, outlining how they will manage the funding and implement restoration activities.

Contention

While the bill generally garners support for its environmental goals, there may be discussions around the efficacy and oversight of the appropriated funds. Critics might voice concerns regarding the potential bureaucratic complexities involved in the application process directed by the DEP, and whether the municipalities can effectively utilize the funds within the planned framework. Moreover, the waiver of permit fees can be seen as beneficial, although questions on the extent of state oversight may arise, ensuring that environmental standards are met while expediting the restoration efforts.

Latest NJ A3927 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ S2898

Same As Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Peckman River.

Previously Filed As

NJ A121

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Peckman River.

NJ S1164

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Peckman River.

NJ A122

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Passaic River.

NJ S1163

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Passaic River.

NJ A120

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from Property Tax Relief Fund to Borough of North Caldwell to fund restoration of Walker's Family Home at Walker's Park and Walker's Park property.

NJ S1165

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from Property Tax Relief Fund to Borough of North Caldwell to fund restoration of Walker's Family Home at Walker's Park and Walker's Park property.

NJ A2694

Makes supplemental appropriation of $12 million to Village of Ridgewood for drinking water infrastructure improvements related to per- and poly-fluoralkyl substance pollution.

NJ A3365

Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DOH for Huntington's Disease Grant Program.

NJ A2646

Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $10 million to DOT for construction of highway guard rail along entirety of Route 208 through Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, and Oakland in sections without highway guard rail, where necessary to ensure health and safety of motorists and residents whose properties abut Route 208.

NJ S1392

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million from Property Tax Relief Fund to DOE to support Pantoliano-DePass school based mentoring pilot program in certain Bergen County school districts.

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