New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A5405

Caption

Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $100,000 from General Fund to Department of Environmental Protection for avian carcass removal and disposal.

Impact

The approved funds may be utilized by the Division of Fish and Wildlife within the DEP for avian carcass removal activities, which can also extend to local governments. This provision indicates a collaboration between state and local entities, allowing for reimbursements retroactively for the removal of contaminated bird carcasses. The financial allocation is set to enhance local and state efforts to manage public health and environmental safety effectively.

Summary

Assembly Bill A5405 proposes a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 from the General Fund to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for activities related to the removal and disposal of avian carcasses. This bill is primarily a response to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2025, aiming to support public health and environmental efforts associated with wildlife management.

Contention

While the bill itself may not generate significant public debate, the allocation of state funds for specific environmental and health purposes does raise questions around budgeting priorities and the need for such responsive measures. The bill highlights trends in increased funding from state to local levels for urgent environmental issues, suggesting that similar situations might further lead to legislative scrutiny around state appropriations for crisis management.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ A4026

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Department of Agriculture for Jersey Fresh marketing and promotion activities.

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 A122

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

NJ A121

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

NJ S355

Makes FY 2024 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Department of Agriculture for Jersey Fresh marketing and promotion activities.

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 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 A1599

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million from General Fund to DEP for capital improvements at Allaire State Park.

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