New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A4896

Introduced

10/17/24

Refer

10/17/24

Caption

Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $400,000 from General fund for grant to nonprofit organization to support purchase of pet food for pet owners undergoing medical care.

Impact

If enacted, A4896 is expected to positively impact state laws by establishing a precedent for financial assistance to nonprofit organizations focused on animal welfare. It aligns state aid with public health goals, ensuring that individuals in medical need do not have to sacrifice their pets due to economic strains. The bill illustrates a broader commitment to welfare programs that not only serve human needs but also consider the well-being of pets, thereby fostering responsible pet ownership and reducing the likelihood of pet abandonments during challenging times.

Summary

Assembly Bill A4896 proposes a supplemental appropriation of $400,000 from the General Fund for the fiscal year 2025. This funding is designated as a grant to the nonprofit organization Living for a Cause, aimed at supporting a program that provides pet food to owners undergoing medical care. The initiative targets those experiencing economic hardship in Burlington County and nearby regions, addressing the financial burden of pet ownership that may lead to the surrender of pets to shelters. This bill emphasizes the intersection of health and animal welfare, reflecting a growing recognition of the emotional and practical impacts pets have on their owners' lives.

Contention

The primary points of contention around A4896 could arise from discussions about the allocation of state funds, particularly in terms of prioritizing animal welfare amid other pressing social issues. Critics might argue that while the intention is noble, the funding could perhaps be redirected to more immediate health services or human-centered social programs. Additionally, there might be debates on the efficacy of providing grants to nonprofit organizations and whether these funds will effectively reach the designated beneficiaries or fulfill their intended purpose.

Latest NJ A4896 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ S3745

Same As Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $400,000 from General fund for grant to nonprofit organization to support purchase of pet food for pet owners undergoing medical care.

Previously Filed As

NJ A982

Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $400,000 from General Fund for grant to nonprofit organization to support purchase of pet food for pet owners undergoing medical care.

NJ S1906

Exempts sales of pet food and medication purchased for pets from sales and use tax.

NJ S1104

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.5 million from General Fund to DOH and DCA for Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers.

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.

NJ A4755

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $2 million from General Fund to Department of Agriculture in support of Northeast Organic Farming Association for certain programs.

NJ A121

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

NJ A4286

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

NJ S2725

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

NJ A2245

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

NJ A2073

Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $20 million from General Fund to DOE to support school facility cleaning and sanitization.

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