Environment and Solid Waste

Assembly Bill 5191 · Makes various changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.

Sent June 1, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 14 days

Assembly Bill 5192 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.

Sent June 1, 2026 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0

Assembly Bill 5193 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.

Sent June 1, 2026 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0

Assembly Bill 5194 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for FY2027.

Sent June 1, 2026 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0

Senate Bill 4217 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for FY2027.

Sent May 28, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 4220 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.

Sent May 28, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 4221 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.

Sent May 28, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5101 · Authorizes local governments and nonprofit organizations to utilize certain constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for administrative expenses.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 5042 · Establishes a pilot program for State flood monitoring and rainfall sensing; appropriates $2 million.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Assembly Bill 4908 · Prohibits expenditure of Green Acres funds for purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields.

Sent May 7, 2026 · Reported out after 133 days, 4–0

Assembly Bill 4914 · Expands Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program to provide tax credits to developers of residential redevelopment projects undertaken on remediated brownfield sites.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4965 · Prohibits hotels from providing guests with personal care products in single-use plastic containers under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4998 · Authorizes use of certain constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants for prevention and remediation of harmful algal blooms.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 5009 · Provides "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption, and clarifies municipal planning or zoning authority, for certain development along commercial corridors in Highlands Region.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 5021 · Prohibits use of lead ammunition in hunting.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4817 · Allows for exclusion of certain properties from Highlands preservation area.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4819 · Withdraws New Jersey's participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative; repeals "Global Warming Response Act" and related sections of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative implementing law.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4793 · Allows DEP to authorize reformation assessment of certain water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems.

Still in committee since March 23, 2026

Assembly Bill 2401 · Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses.*

Sent March 16, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–1 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4739 · Establishes low-carbon transportation fuel standard program in DEP.

Still in committee since March 16, 2026

Assembly Bill 4554 · Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.

Sent March 10, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 105 days

Assembly Bill 4555 · Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP.

Sent March 10, 2026 · Reported out after 191 days, 3–1

Assembly Bill 4632 · Extends for five years date of certain greenhouse gas emissions and clean energy goals.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4633 · Directs DEP to develop and implement water quality, flood control, and stream restoration pilot program.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4648 · Permits municipalities to charge reduced or no beach fee for children ages 12 to 17; revises law concerning beach fees for veterans.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4454 · Establishes abandoned mine reclamation program in DEP.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4460 · Authorizes EDA to provide grants from "Global Warming Solutions Fund" to finance replacement of inefficient agricultural irrigation equipment.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 685 · Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP.

Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 205 days, 3–1

Senate Bill 687 · Creates Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance.

Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 205 days, 3–0

Senate Bill 743 · Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.*

Sent February 24, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 119 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 3251 · Makes various changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.

Sent February 24, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 111 days

Assembly Bill 4131 · Prohibits dumping dredge spoils on and around islands without municipal approval.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4168 · Clarifies procedures for maintenance of underground storage tanks.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4380 · Establishes Watershed Council in DEP.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4034 · Requires certain warehouses to obtain air pollution control permit from DEP.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4035 · Requires DEP to evaluate cumulative impact of stormwater when reviewing applications associated with warehouse and other high-density development projects.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4041 · Establishes "Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Task Force" to study ways to safely store, reuse, recycle, and dispose of used electric vehicle batteries.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4042 · Requires electric vehicle battery facilities to affix sign developed and produced by DEP to all facility entrances as notification that electric vehicle batteries are on-site.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4046 · Extends initial and renewal terms of certain property agreements between local governments and nonprofit organizations for recreation and conservation purposes.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 121 · Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Peckman River.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 122 · Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Passaic River.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 126 · Establishes Office of River Maintenance in DEP; repeals P.L.1993, c.376 concerning stream cleaning activities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 143 · Prohibits State departments and agencies from considering or requiring compliance by Highlands planning area municipalities with Highlands regional master plan in certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 144 · Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 163 · Prohibits adoption of State and local rules that prohibit use of fossil fuel-powered kitchen appliances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 165 · Requires DEP to evaluate extending sewer service in Lake Hopatcong region; allows gross income tax deduction for septic system maintenance under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 173 · Provides gross income tax deduction for amounts paid to taxpayers for sale of certain real property interests for conservation purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 268 · Requires water purveyors to notify municipalities they service regarding water supply and water quality issues.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 315 · Requires DEP to publish certain information regarding natural resources damages when entering into certain settlements under "Spill Compensation and Control Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 320 · "Flood Zone Clarification Act"; modifies procedure for delineation of State flood hazard areas.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 458 · "Palisades Cliffs Protection and Planning Act"; concerns preservation of Palisades cliffs and creates Palisades Cliffs Preservation Council.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 30 days

Assembly Bill 506 · Requires DEP to reimburse local units for costs incurred in responding to emergencies in State parks and forests.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 546 · Repeals law that prohibits certain establishments from providing or selling various single-use products to customers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 547 · Requires DEP and owners of certain reservoirs to implement certain flood control measures; authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoirs levels in response to severe weather events.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 574 · Directs DEP to use funds from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination settlement with 3M Company for purchase of equipment to remediate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 588 · Requires public community water systems to provide customers with certain information regarding lead in drinking water.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 594 · Requires continuing identification and remediation of waste tire sites.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 693 · Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 694 · Concerns valuation of property condemned for dune construction or beach replenishment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 696 · "Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 764 · Amends lists of projects eligible to receive loans for environmental infrastructure projects from NJ Infrastructure Bank for FY2026.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 776 · Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 779 · Prohibits DEP from demolishing or requiring removal of certain cabins or similar structures located in certain tidal wetlands.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 866 · Directs DEP to establish sonar testing permit program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 922 · Repeals law prohibiting sale or distribution of single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, polystyrene foam food service products, and single-use plastic straws.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 974 · Concerns radon testing in certain schools and institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1022 · Establishes cap and invest program in DEP to regulate major emitters of greenhouse gases.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1042 · Requires owners or operators of public community water systems to perform certain tests for Legionella bacteria.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1141 · Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1165 · Prohibits procurement of single use plastic beverage containers by State and local government entities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1237 · Permits idling of motor vehicles on residential property.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1258 · Modifies method of calculating impervious surface percentage for municipal parks in Highland preservation area.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1270 · Prohibits DEP from requiring certain municipalities to adopt ordinance that controls tree removal and replacement.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1284 · Prohibits public procurement of electric vehicles that may have been made through forced labor.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1318 · Requires DEP to provide public access for boats to certain State-and county-owned lakes and reservoirs.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 37 days, 6–0

Assembly Bill 1328 · Requires producer of certain firefighting equipment containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to provide written notice to purchaser; prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain firefighting equipment containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1337 · Permits fire departments to use certain Class B firefighting foam for one year after prohibition takes effect.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1347 · Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY2026 environmental infrastructure funding program.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1351 · Increases amounts of certain payments in lieu of taxes paid for lands owned by State or nonprofit organization for recreation and conservation purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1465 · Revises permitting thresholds for certain types of development requiring CAFRA permit from DEP.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1534 · Eliminates prohibition on paper bags, and allows packaging options, for certain grocery orders for three years; requires program for disposition of reusable bags; extends timeframe for use of certain bags by food banks and pantries.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1567 · Appropriates $10 million to the DEP for Black Creek and Wreck Pond dredging.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1582 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $2.125 million to Howell Township in Monmouth County for drinking water infrastructure project.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1589 · Designates Earth Day week each year as Litter Law Enforcement Week for special effort to enforce littering laws.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1595 · Provides gross income tax credits to taxpayers who purchase certain low-speed electric bicycles.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1599 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million from General Fund to DEP for capital improvements at Allaire State Park.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1616 · Establishes program in SADC for acquisition of development easements on privately-owned woodlands.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1620 · Directs DEP to lift conservation restrictions imposed as condition of CAFRA permit under certain conditions.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 30 days

Assembly Bill 1656 · Requires outdoor lighting fixtures installed or replaced by, or on behalf of State, or at projects receiving State funds, to meet certain criteria.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1751 · Establishes "New Jersey Invasive Species Task Force."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1758 · Authorizes common law public nuisance suits regarding lead paint under State law; exempts Attorney General from certain aspects of public nuisance claims when pursuing lead paint actions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1777 · Directs DEP to develop State water infrastructure investment plan; requires NJ Infrastructure Bank to publish additional information about water infrastructure projects; appropriates $200,000 to NJ Infrastructure Bank.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1845 · Requires DEP and New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to provide priority for principal forgiveness on environmental infrastructure project loans to municipalities in coastal areas.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1851 · Prohibits use of paper receipts containing bisphenol-A or bisphenol-S; provides for phased-in prohibition on use of all paper receipts; authorizes continued use of electronic receipts.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1859 · Prohibits use of receipt paper containing bisphenol A.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1860 · Requires certain recycling centers to report information about recycling markets and contamination to DEP.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1861 · Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1863 · Requires State entities engaging in projects resulting in deforestation of any size to submit plan to DEP for no net loss of forested areas.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1864 · Requires permit and compensatory reforestation plan for development projects that result in deforestation; establishes grant program for reforestation activities by private landowners; establishes "State Compensatory Reforestation Fund."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1866 · Provides CBT tax credit for retrofit of existing warehouses with solar-ready zone once solar panels are installed.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1867 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations and for commercial zero emission vehicle fleet conversions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1869 · Requires owners and operators of certain landfills to control and monitor landfill gas emissions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1871 · Requires school districts to include environmental sustainability plan in long-range facilities plan.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1872 · Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 37 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1873 · Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 37 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1874 · Makes FY2023 supplemental appropriation of $17 million to DEP for grants for certain lake management activities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1875 · Requires testing of electrical systems of certain electric bicycles, powered mobility devices, and batteries prior to sale, rental, lease, or other distribution to consumers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1876 · Revises provisions of "Dry Cell Battery Management Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1878 · Permits business entities and nonprofit organizations to adopt certain responsibilities related to stormwater management basins; provides corporation business tax credit for adoption of stormwater management basins in certain watersheds.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1987 · Authorizes grocery stores to provide certain single-use paper carryout bags to customers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2016 · Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and institutions of higher education of violations of drinking water quality standards.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2019 · "Penny's Law"; requires DEP to develop beach accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2032 · Establishes "Electric Vehicle Battery Repurposing Fund" to support repurposing, remanufacturing, and recycling of electric vehicle batteries; dedicates amounts based on certain sales of electric vehicles.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2033 · "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2060 · Provides that Palisades Interstate Park Commission is eligible to receive certain funding from New Jersey Infrastructure Bank.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2156 · Appropriates $3 million annually to DEP for mosquito control.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2263 · Establishes timeframe for adoption of, and requires public comment on, proposed annual economic benefits for certain solid waste facilities; authorizes residents to petition State to establish or adjust annual economic benefit.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2273 · Establishes municipal water infrastructure planning and design project grant program in DEP; appropriates $100 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2344 · Requires certain solid waste incinerator facilities to install baghouse filters when making certain modifications to facility.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2357 · Creates Office of Sustainability.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2405 · Directs DEP to establish scrap tire hauler license and scrap tire storage, collection, and disposal site permit.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2406 · Requires DEP to regulate scrap metal facilities as recycling facilities.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days, 4–1

Assembly Bill 2422 · Establishes grant program in DEP to provide financial assistance to municipalities for infrastructure and other physical upgrades to certain municipally owned sanitary landfill facilities closed before June 1987; appropriates $10 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2463 · Makes $100 million in federal funds available to DEP for grants to local governments for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2512 · Directs DEP to select consultant to perform Statewide needs assessment regarding recycling of packaging products; establishes "Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council" in DEP; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2621 · Establishes Municipal Flood Management Assistance Program in DEP.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2694 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $12 million to Village of Ridgewood for drinking water infrastructure improvements related to per- and poly-fluoralkyl substance pollution.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2695 · Provides exemption from DEP permit fees to municipalities after natural disaster involving flooding.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2714 · "The Legionnaires' Disease Prevention Act"; establishes grant program for restoration or removal of buildings with compromised water supply systems; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2730 · Permits DEP officers to use drones.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2740 · Requires certain high-traffic facilities to obtain permit from DEP and annually implement measures to reduce air pollution caused by facility.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2780 · Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2781 · Establishes special dredging account; directs $5,000,000 of sales tax collected annually be deposited therein; directs DEP to administer account and dredging program with certain requirements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2782 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2795 · Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2802 · Authorizes municipalities to establish dredging control reserve fund.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2837 · Directs DEP to waive walk-in and bicycle entrance fees to State parks and forests during certain holidays.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2888 · "Warehouse Development Control Bond Act," authorizes bonds for $150 million, and appropriates $5,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3001 · Requires DEP to develop, and solid waste management districts to use, standardized labels for recycling bins.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3084 · Directs DEP to conduct study to evaluate banning use of paraquat dichloride in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3095 · Requires certain residential property owners, schools, and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every three years.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3097 · Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3107 · Directs BPU to establish rebate program for purchase of zero-emission lawn equipment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3112 · Requires public water systems and landlords to provide certain notice of elevated perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances levels in drinking water; requires DEP to establish educational program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3113 · Requires DEP to perform certain assessments concerning regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3130 · Establishes spill prevention and reporting requirements for certain facilities that handle plastic pellets.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3134 · Allocates $10 million of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants for certain lake management activities for recreation and conservation purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3156 · Revises timeframes for issuance of certain construction permits by DEP in 90 days.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3175 · Requires DEP to provide public access for boats to certain State-owned lakes; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3194 · Allows residents of certain Highlands municipalities to designate on gross income tax returns that a portion of gross income tax paid be returned to municipality of residence.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3195 · Dedicates $500,000 annually in revenues from vessel registration and renewal fees to NJ Greenwood Lake Fund.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3196 · Exempts construction, expansion, or renovation of building or structure owned and used by municipality or volunteer fire department from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3198 · Exempts expansion or reconstruction, within 125 percent of existing footprint, of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3214 · Provides that no more than four of seven public members appointed to Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council may be of same political party.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3216 · Requires taxation as real property of improvements on publicly owned real property used for purpose and protection of public water supply.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3217 · Requires distribution of State aid to certain municipalities located in whole or in part in the Highlands preservation area.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3324 · Designates and preserves Caven Point Peninsula in Liberty State Park as natural habitat.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3325 · "Lead-Free Drinking Water Bond Act of 2025," authorizes bonds for $400 million, and appropriates $5,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3338 · Requires municipalities, public utilities, and State to use LED technology in certain street lights.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3383 · Requires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days, 5–0

Assembly Bill 3409 · Requires certain warehouse operators to implement air pollution reduction and mitigation plans.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3477 · Establishes fund in DEP for Blue Acres acquisition and relocation projects; appropriates $25 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3531 · Requires DEP to submit annual financial report on status of certain fund balances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3552 · Prohibits sale, distribution, and import of certain products marketed as recyclable, unless DEP determines that products are widely recycled.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3553 · Exempts certain plastic materials processed at advanced plastic processing facilities from State laws regulating solid waste disposal and recycling.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3559 · Authorizes expenditures from open space trust funds to develop or maintain recreation and conservation land although the land was not acquired by the municipality.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3562 · Restricts discharge of firefighting foams containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances for training or testing purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3565 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain compressed natural gas vehicles.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3630 · Authorizes performance of supplemental environmental project to replace portion of monetary penalties for environmental violations in certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3658 · Requires State entities to recycle certain materials and provide recycling bins in State buildings.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3670 · Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy or renewable natural gas.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3694 · Establishes registration and training program for commercial applicators of substances for snow and ice removal.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3713 · Provides CBT credit for development of anaerobic digestion facilities that process food waste.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3718 · Creates Highlands Conservation Trust to preserve land in Highlands Region, and authorizes Highlands conservation license plate to raise revenue therefor.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3725 · Requires producers of plastic packaging and certain other plastic products to reduce quantity of plastic sold; restricts additional substances under "Toxic Packaging Reduction Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3733 · "Emission Reduction Innovation Act"; authorizes gas public utilities to develop and implement plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3735 · "Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.**

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 142 days, 4–2

Assembly Bill 3744 · "Packaging and Paper Product Stewardship Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3747 · Revises requirements for certain greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and reporting activities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3749 · Allocates $7.5 million annually of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenue for preservation of land in Highlands Region.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3752 · Authorizes State Treasurer to appoint Garden State Preservation Trust acting executive director under certain conditions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3759 · Requires large organic waste generators to separate and recycle organic waste.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3760 · Requires DEP to establish maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium in drinking water.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3763 · "Construction Containment and Pollution Prevention Act"; requires contractors to use containment devices to prevent release of certain pollutants outside of worksites.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days, 4–2

Assembly Bill 3810 · Provides for reduced sales tax imposition on certain sales in certain Highlands Region Preservation Area municipalities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3852 · Requires DEP to designate municipalities with critical headwaters as headwater guardians.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3861 · Allows State-owned, municipally-managed Blue Acres lands to be used for freshwater wetlands mitigation projects.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3892 · Excludes permit applications for construction of certain pipelines and related infrastructure from eligibility for automatic approval if DEP fails to take action on application within 90 days.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3901 · Establishes ranking criteria for certain nonpoint source pollution control grants issued by DEP.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3903 · Establishes Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience Financing Program in NJ Infrastructure Bank; imposes per-kilowatt hour charge on electric energy consumption to finance climate change mitigation and resilience projects.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3906 · Establishes State purchasing preference for pervious pavement material; provides CBT tax credit to certain taxpayers that purchase pervious pavement material for municipal, county, or State construction or improvement projects.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3910 · Requires DEP to consider potential impacts to natural resources when classifying dams according to hazard potential.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3917 · Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3918 · "Green Building Tax Credit Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3922 · Directs DEP to establish rebate program for purchase of microfiber washing machine filter or replacement filter; appropriates $2.5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3925 · Directs BPU to establish rebate program for purchase of electric bicycles.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3947 · Requires water supply system testing and compliance with secondary drinking water regulations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3963 · Requires DEP to adopt rules and regulations establishing alternative provisions by which vehicle manufacturers may comply with Low Emission Vehicle program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3966 · Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3973 · Modifies provisions concerning licenses for persons who transport, broker, or process solid waste or soil and fill recyclable materials.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days