New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5434 — Suspends New Jersey participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative; establishes temporary carbon dioxide mitigation fee on energy generation units in New Jersey.

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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. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill suspends New Jersey's participation in a regional carbon reduction program.

This bill stops New Jersey from being part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also establishes a temporary fee for carbon dioxide emissions from energy generation units in the state.

Summary

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiativesuspend New Jersey participation

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 13:1L-33; N.J.S.A. 26:2C-8.58; N.J.S.A. 26:2C-47; N.J.S.A. 48:25-7.

  • N.J.S.A. 13:1L-33

    and section 5 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) from the "New Jersey Energy Transition and Consumer Protection Fund"

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 26:2C-8.58

    the "New Jersey Energy Transition and Consumer Protection Fund" established pursuant to section 5 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill); the "New Jersey Energy Transition and Consumer Protection Fund" established pursuant to section 5 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill);

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 26:2C-47

    The b. c. → After a public hearing is conducted pursuant to subsection e. of section 3 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), the Legislature may authorize the State's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and implementation of a greenhouse gas emissions allowance trading program consistent with the RGGI Model Rule and associated guidance documents, if it passes a concurrent resolution stating the report required pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) has been reviewed and the necessary conditions to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative have been met. b. No later than 60 days after the passage of the concurrent resolution required pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the c. d.

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 48:25-7

    moneys made available pursuant to "New Jersey Energy Transition and Consumer Protection Fund,"

    amended

Action History

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5434 do?
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiativesuspend New Jersey participation
Who sponsors A 5434?
A 5434 is sponsored by DeAngelo, Wayne P. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5434?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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