New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5778 — Codifies finding that greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change and endanger public health, safety, welfare, and environment; amends "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)" to define greenhouse gases as air pollutants subject to regulation.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill defines greenhouse gases as air pollutants under the Air Pollution Control Act.

This bill codifies the finding that greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change and endanger public health. It also amends the Air Pollution Control Act to define greenhouse gases as air pollutants.

Summary

Greenhouse gas emissions-codifies finding, contribute to climate change

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (119)

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5778 do?
Greenhouse gas emissions-codifies finding, contribute to climate change
Who sponsors A 5778?
A 5778 is sponsored by Collazos-Gill, Alixon (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5778?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track A 5778?
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