S 935 — Establishes Forest Fire Preparedness Commission in DEP.
Last action — INT 1RS REF SEN
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed General Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
Establishes a commission to enhance forest fire preparedness in New Jersey.
The bill creates the Forest Fire Preparedness Commission within the Department of Environmental Protection to assess and improve the state's wildfire response efforts. It comprises 20 members, focusing on communication and coordination among emergency responders and reviewing existing fire management plans.
Summary
Forest Fire Preparedness Commission-establish in DEP
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html December 22, 2025
Action History
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INT 1RS REF SEN
Sponsors
- Carmen F. Amato Jr. · Cosponsor
- Parker Space · Cosponsor
- Anthony M. Bucco · Primary
- Michael L. Testa Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Bucco, Anthony M. Republican
- Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican
Co-sponsors (2)
- Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican
- Space, Parker Republican
Not signed on (116)
116 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 935 do?
- Forest Fire Preparedness Commission-establish in DEP
- Who sponsors S 935?
- S 935 is sponsored by Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican), Space, Parker (Republican), Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican), and Testa Jr., Michael L. (Republican).
- What is the current status of S 935?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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