New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

A 2406 — Requires DEP to regulate scrap metal facilities as recycling facilities.

Last action — REP 2RA

  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. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to regulate scrap metal facilities as recycling facilities.

The legislation mandates that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) must oversee the operations of scrap metal facilities, categorizing them as recycling facilities. This change aims to enhance the regulation and management of scrap metal processing.

Summary

Scrap metal facilities-require DEP regulate as recycling facilities

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 05, 2026

Action History

  1. REP 2RA

  2. REP REF AAP

  3. INT 1RA REF AEN

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Committee vote — AAP

Passed 11 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11000
Republican 0400
Total 11400
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Bailey Jr., David Democrat Yea
Carter, Linda S. Democrat Yea
Kane, Melinda Democrat Yea
McCoy, Tennille R. Democrat Yea
Morales, Carmen Theresa Democrat Yea
Pintor Marin, Eliana Democrat Yea
Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat Yea
Schaer, Gary S. Democrat Yea
Singh, Balvir Democrat Yea
Stewart, Kenyatta Democrat Yea
Swain, Lisa Democrat Yea
Auth, Robert Republican Nay
McClellan, Antwan L. Republican Nay
Myhre, Gregory E. Republican Nay
Webber, Jay Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 2406 do?
Scrap metal facilities-require DEP regulate as recycling facilities
Who sponsors A 2406?
A 2406 is sponsored by Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat) and Moen Jr., William F. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 2406?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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