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S 4221

Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Bramnick and 11 co-sponsors

The bill allocates state funds to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for environmental infrastructure projects in FY2027.

Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (79-0-0)
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Bill Summary · S 4221

Bill overview

  • Bill: S 4221
  • Session: 222
  • Jurisdiction: New Jersey
  • Title / Purpose: Appropriates funds to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for environmental infrastructure projects for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027).

What this bill does

  • The bill would appropriate state funds to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection specifically for environmental infrastructure projects in FY2027.
  • It is an appropriations bill, meaning it allocates money to DEP programs and projects aimed at improving environmental infrastructure.

Key provisions and changes

  • The primary and stated provision is the allocation of funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.
  • The text provided is the as-introduced version; no detailed line-item amounts, project lists, or program-specific allocations are included in the summary.
  • No additional policy changes or regulatory actions are described beyond the funding authorization in this version.

Who or what is affected

  • Department of Environmental Protection (DEP): The primary recipient and administrator of the appropriated funds.
  • Environmental infrastructure projects: Projects eligible for funding would include infrastructure improvements related to environmental matters such as water systems, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and other DEP-supported infrastructure initiatives, subject to DEP’s program specifications and statutory authority.
  • Taxpayers and ratepayers: Indirectly affected through potential impacts on water quality, resilience, and environmental services funded by these appropriations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: May 11, 2026.
  • Committee referral: Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
  • Reported: The bill was reported from the Senate Committee, 2nd Reading, on May 18, 2026.
  • The summary provided does not include a final enacted status or any amendments beyond the as-introduced text.

Notes for readers

  • As of the provided information, the bill specifies funding for FY2027 but does not disclose exact dollar amounts, project lists, or implementation timelines. Additional details would typically appear in committee reports or the enacted version, including:
    • Specific appropriation amounts by program or project
    • Eligible project types and matching requirements (if any)
    • Compliance, oversight, and reporting requirements
    • Any sunset provisions or continuation criteria

If you’d like, I can incorporate any subsequent amendments or the final enacted text to provide a more complete, itemized summary.

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

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