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S 3042

The "Liberty State Park Protection Act"; establishes Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and requirements concerning DEP actions related to Liberty State Park.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by John McKeon and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: S 3042, the "Liberty State Park Protection Act", establishes a Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and sets requirements for actions by the New Jersey Department of Env

Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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Bill Summary · S 3042

Overview: S 3042, the "Liberty State Park Protection Act", establishes a Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and sets requirements for actions by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) related to Liberty State Park.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to protect Liberty State Park, a popular public green space in New Jersey, from potential commercial development or other actions that could diminish public access and use of the park.

Key Provisions:
- Establishes a Liberty State Park Advisory Committee to provide recommendations to the DEP on the management and protection of the park
- Requires the DEP to obtain approval from the Advisory Committee before taking any actions that could impact the public's use or enjoyment of the park
- Prohibits the DEP from leasing, selling, or transferring any part of Liberty State Park without explicit legislative approval

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily affect the New Jersey DEP and its management of Liberty State Park. It would also impact the general public who use and enjoy the park for recreation and leisure.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been reported out of a Senate committee with amendments and is currently awaiting a second reading in the Senate. If passed, the new Advisory Committee and requirements would take effect immediately.

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

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