Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Greenstein and 2 co-sponsors

New Jersey appropriates total FY2027 funds from state and federal sources to support operating programs across education, health, transportation, safety, and more.

Substituted by A5327

Summary of Bill S 2027 (New Jersey, 222nd Legislature)

Purpose and intent

The bill appropriates a total of:

$60,743,569,000 in State funds
$30,495,124,195 in federal funds

These appropriations are for the State budget for fiscal year 2027.

The measure represents the annual state budgeting framework, allocating resources across government programs, agencies, and initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key provisions and allocations

Primary action: Legislative appropriation of both state and federal funds to support the operating and programmatic needs of New Jersey for FY 2027.

The bill codifies the expenditure plan that directs money to various sectors (e.g., education, health, transportation, public safety, social services, and other state operations) consistent with prior budgetary processes, though specific line-item allocations are not detailed in the summary.

Inclusion of a substantial federal funding component, indicating reliance on federal dollars to support programs and initiatives, alongside state revenue.

Who/what would be affected

State government operations and programs would receive funding, affecting:

State agencies and departments that administer education, health care, transportation, public safety, social services, environmental programs, and others.
Programs funded through federal dollars, which may include federal grant programs and mandatory or discretionary funding streams.

Taxpayers and residents benefit indirectly through state services and programs funded by the budget.

Employees and contractors working within funded programs may see appropriations reflected in wages, grants, and contracts.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and referral: Introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on June 28, 2026.

Committee action: Reported from the Senate Committee on the same date, reaching 2nd Reading, signaling advancement toward floor debate and potential passage.

Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Sen. Paul Sarlo and Sen. Linda Greenstein.

Notable considerations for readers

The summary indicates the bill is a comprehensive annual budget measure, typical of a state fiscal year planning cycle, consolidating both state and federal funding into a single appropriation package.

Detailed line-item allocations, program-specific language, and any conditionalities (such as transfers, debt service, or statutory mandates) would be found in the bill’s full text and any accompanying fiscal notes or amendments.

As with any budget bill, passage would be subject to further legislative review, potential amendments, and gubernatorial approval or veto considerations.

If you’d like, I can extract and summarize any available fiscal notes, line-item details, or related policy provisions once the full bill text is accessible.