S 4513 — Concerns temporary use of funding for open space, recreation, floodplain protection, farmland and historic preservation for certain municipalities.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed General Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 24, 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
5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes 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 addresses funding for open space and recreational projects in certain municipalities.
This bill concerns the temporary use of funds for open space, recreation, floodplain protection, farmland preservation, and historic preservation. It specifically applies to certain municipalities seeking to enhance these areas.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families could benefit from improved parks and recreational spaces in their communities.
- Environment: This means enhanced protection of local farmland and natural areas, contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
Summary
Open space/recreation/floodplain prot/farmland/historic preserv-concerns funding
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html June 24, 2026
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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.7.
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N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.7
(1) , except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, (2) If a municipality has established an arts and culture trust fund pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.335 (C.40:12-15.12), then, notwithstanding any provision of paragraph (1) of this subsection to the contrary, the municipality may, upon resolution of the governing body, deposit amounts raised by the levy imposed pursuant to this section into the current fund of that municipality for uses not related to the purposes of P.L.1997, c.24 (C.40:12-15.1 et seq.). The authority established by this paragraph shall apply exclusively to the tax levy for fiscal year 2027, and funding deposited into a "Municipal Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund" prior to fiscal year 2027 that has not been expended.
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Action History
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Sponsors
- Gabriel Rodriguez · Primary
- Jerry Walker · Primary
- William B. Sampson · Primary
- Raj Mukherji · Primary
- Angela V. McKnight · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on · 24 voted No
Sponsors (5)
- Rodriguez, Gabriel
- Walker, Jerry
- Sampson, William B.
- Mukherji, Raj Democrat
- McKnight, Angela V. Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
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 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 77% | 23% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Burgess, Renee C. | Democrat | Yea |
| Burzichelli, John J. | Democrat | Yea |
| Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. | Democrat | Yea |
| Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. | Democrat | Yea |
| Greenstein, Linda R. | Democrat | Yea |
| Johnson, Gordon M. | Democrat | Yea |
| Ruiz, M. Teresa | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarlo, Paul A. | Democrat | Yea |
| Zwicker, Andrew | Democrat | Yea |
| Amato Jr., Carmen F. | Republican | Yea |
| O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. | Republican | Nay |
| Steinhardt, Douglas J. | Republican | Nay |
| Testa Jr., Michael L. | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 48 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Republican | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 21 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 61% | 26% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (80)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 4513 do?
- Open space/recreation/floodplain prot/farmland/historic preserv-concerns funding
- Who sponsors S 4513?
- S 4513 is sponsored by Rodriguez, Gabriel, Walker, Jerry, Sampson, William B., Mukherji, Raj (Democrat), and McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat).
- What is the current status of S 4513?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track S 4513?
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