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."

This bill exempts construction, expansion, or renovation projects for municipal buildings or volunteer fire departments from New Jersey's Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act requirements. It directly affects local governments and volunteer fire departments by removing regulatory hurdles for their facility projects within the Highlands Region. The key mechanism is adding these projects to the list of existing exemptions under the Act, which previously covered limited activities like single-family homes or forest management. This change streamlines approvals for essential public infrastructure without altering broader environmental protections. The bill is procedural and does not affect other development types or environmental standards.