New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

SCR 18 — Amends Constitution to prohibit construction of new fossil fuel power plants.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SEN

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Fossil fuel power plants-amends Constitution to prohibit construction

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 18, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SEN

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (116)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 18 do?
Fossil fuel power plants-amends Constitution to prohibit construction
Who sponsors SCR 18?
SCR 18 is sponsored by Mukherji, Raj (Democrat), Burgess, Renee C. (Democrat), McKeon, John F. (Democrat), and Smith, Bob (Democrat).
What is the current status of SCR 18?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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