New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A4279

Introduced

5/2/24

Refer

5/2/24

Caption

Reallocates $5 million in certain FY 2024 appropriations to provide funding for Burlington County - Animal Shelter.

Impact

The bill, if passed, reflects a significant shift in budget allocations, emphasizing the importance of local animal shelters. By reallocating funds from health care, it suggests a prioritization of animal welfare within the public health framework, which could potentially influence future budget decisions. As communities increasingly focus on humane treatment of animals, such funding changes may set a precedent for further support for animal services, impacting state laws that govern local government funding and animal welfare practices.

Summary

Assembly Bill A4279 aims to reallocate $5 million from the Department of Health's budget, specifically intended for Nemours Children's Health, to provide funding for the Burlington County Animal Shelter. This move is positioned within the broader context of the FY 2024 appropriations act, as it seeks to address the funding needs of local government services, particularly in animal welfare. Proponents argue that supporting animal shelters is critical for community health and safety, as these facilities play an essential role in animal care and management in the region.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding the bill related to the source of the funds being reallocated. Critics could argue that taking money from children's health services to fund animal shelters might undermine essential health programs. The debate could center on the appropriateness of using public health funds for animal welfare, with some stakeholders advocating for maintaining health services funding, while others emphasize the critical role of animal shelters in ensuring community welfare.

Latest NJ A4279 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ A2734

Reallocates $5 million in certain FY 2024 appropriations to provide funding for Burlington County - Animal Shelter.

NJ A938

Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA.

NJ A2327

Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.

NJ S3748

Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA.

NJ A2764

Ensures that certain regional school districts receive no less than total amount of State school aid provided in 2024-2025 school year.

NJ A4180

Shifts $45 million appropriation for opioid related care and treatment provided at certain hospitals from Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to General Fund.

NJ A989

Makes supplemental appropriation of $144.2 million to provide additional Outcomes-Based Allocation funding to four-year public institutions of higher education.

NJ A2252

Increases Work First New Jersey Child Care appropriation by $28 million in FY2026 annual appropriations act to ensure full funding of child care subsidy program.

NJ A1874

Makes FY2023 supplemental appropriation of $17 million to DEP for grants for certain lake management activities.

NJ A2157

Supplemental appropriation of $3.6 million to DHS to increase adult medical day care Medicaid per diem rate from $89.55 to $93.10.

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