Establishes Energy Facilities Siting Commission.
This bill establishes the Energy Facilities Siting Commission within New Jersey's Department of the Treasury. The Commission will develop siting criteria for new energy facilities, propose site locations, and review applications for site certification. Energy facilities built at Commission-designated sites will be exempt from state and local land-use regulations, including zoning ordinances. The Commission will consist of five members with specific regional representation and expertise in energy, engineering, and land use planning. The bill aims to promote energy production by streamlining the siting process for energy facilities across the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 8, 2025
Last action May 8, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
0
May 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about A 5662
Scope: NJ
Hi! I can help you understand A 5662. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline