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A 2734

Reallocates $5 million in certain FY 2024 appropriations to provide funding for Burlington County - Animal Shelter.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Andrea Katz

Reallocates $5 million from FY 2024 state appropriations to fund Burlington County Animal Shelter operations, redirecting existing budget resources rather than adding new spending.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2734

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 2734 reallocates $5 million from existing FY 2024 appropriations to fund the Burlington County Animal Shelter. The bill redirects already-budgeted money rather than requesting new funding, shifting resources from one area of state spending to support animal shelter operations in Burlington County.

Why is this important

Animal shelters provide essential public services including animal care, adoption services, and disease prevention. This funding directly impacts the shelter's operational capacity, animal welfare standards, and community services in Burlington County. The reallocation approach means other state programs will lose $5 million in planned spending.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget trade-offs: The $5 million comes from existing FY 2024 appropriations, meaning another state program, agency, or service loses that funding—creating winners and losers in the budget
  • Program identification unclear: The bill does not specify which existing programs are being cut to fund the shelter, making it difficult to assess the full impact
  • Timing and need justification: As a mid-year reallocation for FY 2024 (in 2026), the rationale for why the shelter was underfunded initially and why this specific amount is needed now is unexplained

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

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