New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

A 4554 — Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.

Last action — SUB BY

  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 March 10, 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 36% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Allocates $111.6 million for habitat restoration and land acquisition projects.

The bill appropriates $111.6 million in natural resource damages revenues to the Department of Environmental Protection for habitat restoration and land acquisition. This funding will also support restoration oversight projects.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This funding could lead to improved habitats and ecosystems in your area, benefiting local wildlife and natural resources.

Summary

Habitat restoration, land acquisition, & oversight projects-appropriate $111.6M

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html March 11, 2026

Action History

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  4. INT 1RA REF AEN

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — AAP

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11000
Republican 4000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%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 Yea
McClellan, Antwan L. Republican Yea
Myhre, Gregory E. Republican Yea
Webber, Jay Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 4554 do?
Habitat restoration, land acquisition, & oversight projects-appropriate $111.6M
Who sponsors A 4554?
A 4554 is sponsored by Kennedy, James J. (Democrat), Bhalla, Ravi S. (Democrat), Haider, Shama A. (Democrat), Brennan, Katie (Democrat), and Simmons, Heather (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 4554?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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