Establishes Office of Permitting and Broadband Deployment and Development Efficiency in Department of State and establishes NJ Permit Fast Track Program; appropriates $2 million.

This bill (A-2768) creates the Office of Permitting and Broadband Deployment Efficiency within New Jersey’s Department of State to streamline permitting for development projects. It establishes the "New Jersey Permit Fast Track Program" to expedite permits for qualifying critical infrastructure and economic development projects, appropriating $2 million for implementation. The office will regulate utility pole access (setting 30-day dispute resolution), publish a statewide permit list, and recommend efficiency improvements. It directly affects project developers seeking permits and state/local permitting authorities by standardizing processes and reducing delays. The program requires applications detailing project scope and permit status, with eligibility determined by the Department of State.