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S 2349 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allocates $7.5 million annually of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenue for preservation of land in Highlands Region.

This bill allocates $7.5 million annually from constitutionally dedicated tax revenue specifically for preserving land in New Jersey's Highlands Region. It creates a new "Preserve New Jersey Highlands Preservation Fund" managed by the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council. Funds will be used to acquire land for recreation/conservation, farmland preservation, and matching federal grants under the Highlands Conservation Act. The council must report annually on fund usage, including land preserved and federal matches secured.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates existing constitutionally dedicated tax revenue ($7.5M annually) to fund land preservation, directing government spending toward conservation without altering tax policy.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $7.5M annually for land conservation in Highlands Region, creating a preservation fund to protect natural resources and farmland through acquisition and matching grants.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Bob Smith
Bob Smith
DDemocratic
NJ
17
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John McKeon
DDemocratic
NJ
27
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Parker Space
RRepublican
NJ
24