New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

A 5242 — Establishes abandoned mine reclamation programs and funding in DOT and DEP.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ATR

  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 June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes programs and funding for reclaiming abandoned mines through DOT and DEP.

This bill creates programs at the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to reclaim abandoned mines. It also allocates funding for these efforts.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means efforts will be made to restore land impacted by abandoned mining, potentially improving local ecosystems.

Summary

Abandoned mine reclamation programs and funding-establish in DOT and DEP

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 09, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ATR

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5242 do?
Abandoned mine reclamation programs and funding-establish in DOT and DEP
Who sponsors A 5242?
A 5242 is sponsored by Macurdy, Andrew (Democrat), Kearney, Vincent M. (Democrat), and Sweeney, Marisa (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5242?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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