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S 4102

Allocates $7.5 million annually of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenue for preservation of land in Highlands Region.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by John McKeon and 2 co-sponsors

S 4102 dedicates $7.5 million annually from state constitutional revenue to land preservation in New Jersey's Highlands Region for watershed and ecosystem protection.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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Bill Summary · S 4102

Legislative bill overview

S 4102 dedicates $7.5 million annually from New Jersey's Constitutional Budget Transfer (CBT) revenue specifically toward land preservation efforts in the Highlands Region. The bill channels existing state revenue—rather than appropriating new funds—into conservation projects in this environmentally sensitive area of northwestern New Jersey.

Why is this important

The Highlands Region supplies drinking water to approximately 5.5 million New Jersey residents and represents critical watershed and ecosystem resources. Dedicating stable, recurring funding for land preservation helps protect water quality, forest habitat, and open space from development pressures in an increasingly populated state.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue reallocation concerns: Dedicating CBT funds to one geographic region may reduce flexibility for other constitutional spending obligations or statewide priorities, requiring legislative trade-offs elsewhere in the budget
  • Geographic equity questions: Concentrating $7.5 million annually on the Highlands Region might raise fairness concerns from other regions (coastal, Pine Barrens, farmland areas) with their own conservation needs and water/environmental significance
  • Implementation details unclear: The bill doesn't specify which lands qualify, how acquisitions will be prioritized, or which agencies will administer the program, leaving operational questions unresolved

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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