Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program with remaining funds for unmet recovery and rebuilding needs for Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to restart the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (REEM) program using remaining uncommitted funds. It directly affects homeowners still recovering from Superstorm Sandy who have unmet rebuilding needs, as defined under existing law (P.L.2015, c.102). The key mechanism allows the DCA to accept new grant applications to provide financial assistance for recovery and rebuilding, leveraging funds that were previously allocated but not yet distributed. The bill mandates this action only if sufficient uncommitted funds remain, ensuring no new appropriations are required. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
General Assembly Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Nov 6, 2025
Last action Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Jan 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (73-0-0)
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (38-0)
upper
Jan 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Dec 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Dec 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Nov 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
upper
4 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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