A 5334 — Appropriates $77,406,208 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and for certain administrative expenses.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed General Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill allocates $77.4 million for local government open space and park projects.
This legislation appropriates $77,406,208 from dedicated revenues and various funds for local governments to acquire open space and develop parks. It also covers administrative expenses related to these projects.
What this means for you
- Families: This funding may result in new parks and recreational spaces for families to enjoy.
- Environment: Investments in open space acquisition can help preserve natural areas and promote environmental conservation.
Summary
Open space acquisition & park development projects-appropriate $77.406M
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html June 28, 2026
Action History
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Sponsors
- Ravi S. Bhalla · Cosponsor
- Roy Freiman · Cosponsor
- Verlina Reynolds-Jackson · Primary
- Carmen Theresa Morales · Primary
- Marisa Sweeney · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat
- Morales, Carmen Theresa Democrat
- Sweeney, Marisa Democrat
Co-sponsors (2)
- Bhalla, Ravi S. Democrat
- Freiman, Roy Democrat
Not signed on (115)
115 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 115 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Abdelaziz, Al | Democrat | Yea |
| Freiman, Roy | Democrat | Yea |
| Murphy, Carol A. | Democrat | Yea |
| Park, Ellen J. | Democrat | Yea |
| Pintor Marin, Eliana | Democrat | Yea |
| Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina | Democrat | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Gabriel | Democrat | Yea |
| Schaer, Gary S. | Democrat | Yea |
| Schnall, Alexander | Democrat | Yea |
| Spearman, William W. | Democrat | Yea |
| Venezia, Michael | Democrat | Yea |
| Barlas, Al | Republican | Yea |
| Inganamort, Michael | Republican | Yea |
| Rumpf, Brian E. | Republican | Yea |
| Scharfenberger, Gerry | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does A 5334 do?
- Open space acquisition & park development projects-appropriate $77.406M
- Who sponsors A 5334?
- A 5334 is sponsored by Bhalla, Ravi S. (Democrat), Freiman, Roy (Democrat), Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat), Morales, Carmen Theresa (Democrat), and Sweeney, Marisa (Democrat).
- What is the current status of A 5334?
- This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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