S 3473 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Appropriates $101,696,535 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects; and for certain administrative expenses.

S 3473 appropriates $101,696,535 from constitutionally dedicated corporation business tax revenues and Green Acres funds to New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection for local government open space and park projects. The bill allocates $24.3 million for land acquisition projects (including planning incentives, standard acquisition, and urban aid) and $75.0 million for park development projects (including inclusive playgrounds, urban aid projects, and stewardship activities). Eligible projects must be located in municipalities meeting specific population density criteria or sponsored by eligible counties. The funds will support local governments across New Jersey in acquiring or developing lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jun 17, 2024 Last action Jun 28, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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Jun 17, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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