New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

A 3612 — Supplements FY2027 Appropriations Act; makes $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.*

Last action — REP/ACA REF AAP

  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.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    3 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allocates $10 million for utility payment assistance through the NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.

This bill supplements the FY2026 budget by providing an additional $10 million from the Universal Service Fund to support utility payment assistance. It is designated for homeowners and tenants experiencing financial difficulties.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families facing utility payment challenges may receive financial assistance through this program.

Summary

NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program-suppl FY2026 Appropriations Act;$10M

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 08, 2026

Action History

  1. REP/ACA REF AAP

  2. INT 1RA REF ATU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — ATU

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 3000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Bailey Jr., David Democrat Yea
DeAngelo, Wayne P. Democrat Yea
Egan, Kevin P. Democrat Yea
Karabinchak, Robert J. Democrat Yea
Katz, Andrea Democrat Yea
Spearman, William W. Democrat Yea
Walker, Jerry Democrat Yea
Barlas, Al Republican Yea
Kanitra, Paul Republican Yea
Sauickie, Alex Republican Yea

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Subjects

finance housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 3612 do?
NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program-suppl FY2026 Appropriations Act;$10M
Who sponsors A 3612?
A 3612 is sponsored by DeAngelo, Wayne P., Singh, Balvir, Greenwald, Louis D. (Democrat), Karabinchak, Robert J. (Democrat), Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat), Speight, Shanique (Democrat), Egan, Kevin P. (Democrat), Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican), Haider, Shama A. (Democrat), Danielsen, Joe (Democrat), Murphy, Carol A. (Democrat), and Walker, Jerry (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 3612?
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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