S 3457 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes requirements for preparation and final passage of annual appropriations act; incorporates multi-year revenue and expenditure projections for informational purposes.

This bill establishes new requirements for New Jersey's annual appropriations process. It mandates that the appropriations bill must be introduced by June 1 of the prior fiscal year, provide 14 days of public notice with at least one hearing, and include a written explanation of significant budget changes compared to the Governor's recommendations. The bill also requires spending agencies to submit multi-year revenue and expenditure projections (for the next two fiscal years) as informational data, not binding targets. These changes apply to the Legislature's budget drafting and approval process, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in state spending decisions.
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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