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A 5405

Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $100,000 from General Fund to Department of Environmental Protection for avian carcass removal and disposal.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Sauickie

New Jersey allocates $100,000 to the Department of Environmental Protection for removing and disposing of dead birds during fiscal year 2025.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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Bill Summary · A 5405

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 5405 allocates $100,000 in supplemental funding from New Jersey's General Fund to the Department of Environmental Protection specifically for the removal and disposal of dead birds. This is a mid-year budget adjustment for fiscal year 2025, indicating an unanticipated need for this environmental cleanup service.

Why is this important

Dead bird removal and disposal has public health implications, as carcasses can harbor disease pathogens and create unsanitary conditions in populated areas. The supplemental appropriation suggests either an unexpected surge in avian mortality (possibly from disease, collisions, or environmental events) or that initial FY2025 budgeting underestimated operational costs for this service.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope unclear: The bill provides no details on what triggered the need for additional funds—whether this reflects a crisis situation (disease outbreak, mass mortality event) or routine underbudgeting
  • Precedent for supplementals: Opponents may question whether $100,000 in mid-year additions set a pattern of poor budget planning or indicate systemic underfunding of DEP operations
  • Alternative funding sources: Some may argue the department should absorb costs through existing budgets or that other priorities should be reduced to accommodate this expense

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

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