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A 5280

Requires return of unexpended balances from certain FY2023, FY2024, and FY2025 appropriations to Hudson County; authorizes supplemental appropriation to Hudson County for general operating aid.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Eliana Pintor Marin and 1 co-sponsor

The bill reclaims unspent FY2023-2025 funds allocated to Hudson County and uses them to fund a supplemental general operating appropriation for the county.

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
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Bill Summary · A 5280

Bill overview

  • Bill: A 5280
  • Session: 222
  • Jurisdiction: New Jersey
  • Title: Requires return of unexpended balances from certain FY2023, FY2024, and FY2025 appropriations to Hudson County; authorizes supplemental appropriation to Hudson County for general operating aid.
  • Introduced: June 15, 2026
  • Action: Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
  • Sponsors: Co-sponsors Gabe Rodriguez and Eliana Pintor Marin

Purpose and intent

The bill directs the return of unspent funds (unexpended balances) from specific fiscal year appropriation accounts for Hudson County and provides authority for a supplemental appropriation to Hudson County to support general operating aid. In essence, it aims to reclaim surplus funds from prior year allocations and reallocate them to bolster Hudson County’s general operating budget.

Key provisions

  • Unexpended balances: Requires the return of any unexpended balances from appropriations that were enacted for Hudson County for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
  • Supplemental appropriation: Authorizes a new or additional appropriations act to provide a supplemental appropriation to Hudson County specifically for general operating aid.
  • Scope of funds: The bill focuses on funds previously appropriated to Hudson County and currently unspent as of the applicable fiscal year end.
  • Allocation mechanism: Establishes a process to reclaim the unexpended balances and then channel a supplemental allocation to Hudson County’s general operating budget, aiding ongoing county operations.

Affected parties

  • Hudson County government: Primary recipient of reclaimed funds and the authorized supplemental general operating aid.
  • County residents and taxpayers: Potential indirect impact through changes to county budgeting and services resulting from adjusted funding levels.
  • State and local government entities: Involved in the administrative process of reallocating funds and approving the supplemental appropriation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Referral: The bill was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
  • Legislative progress: At the time of summary, no further actions (e.g., votes, amendments) are listed; the committee referral indicates initial review and potential hearings.
  • Fiscal note considerations: If enacted, the state would execute processes to identify unexpended balances, rescind or reallocate those funds, and issue a supplemental appropriation to Hudson County.

Potential implications

  • Fiscal impact: The state would reclaim and reallocate funds that were previously earmarked for Hudson County, potentially altering the county’s funding profile for the affected years.
  • Budgetary flexibility: The supplemental appropriation could provide Hudson County with additional resources for general operating needs, aiding service delivery and ongoing operations.
  • Oversight and compliance: The reallocation and supplemental appropriation would likely involve statutory or administrative procedures to ensure proper accounting, reporting, and compliance with statute.

Notes

  • Specific dollar amounts, eligible accounts, and the exact mechanism for determining unexpended balances (e.g., accounting methods, end-of-year surplus definitions) are not specified in the available summary and would be determined by the text of the bill and any accompanying fiscal analyses.

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

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