S 4436 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires return of unexpended balances from certain FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY 2025 appropriations to Hudson County; authorizes supplemental appropriation to Hudson County for general operating aid.*

This bill requires Hudson County to return up to $28.1 million in unspent funds from previous state budgets intended for the Hudson County Jail to the state treasury by June 30, 2026. In exchange, the state authorizes a new appropriation of up to $28.1 million in general operating aid to the county, ensuring the new funding does not exceed the amount of money returned. The legislation directly affects Hudson County by mandating the repayment of specific past appropriations while simultaneously providing a mechanism for the county to receive fresh funding for general operations.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jun 2026

General Assembly Passage

Governor

Introduced Jun 8, 2026 Last action Jun 30, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Reprint · 3 edits

MINOR

The First Reprint of S4436 expands the scope of appropriations subject to return and re-appropriation by adding Hudson County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Capital Renovations (PTRF) for FY2025 alongside the existing Hudson County Jail (PTRF) amounts. The total cap of $28,100,000 remains unchanged, but the bill now covers a broader set of funding streams tied to Hudson County's correctional facilities.

SCOPE

Section 1 now requires return of unexpended balances not only from Hudson County Jail (PTRF) appropriations for FY2023-FY2025, but also from the amount appropriated for Hudson County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Capital Renovations (PTRF) under P.L.2024, c.22 (FY2025).

FISCAL

The supplemental general operating aid appropriation is now tied to both the original Hudson County Jail (PTRF) unexpended balances AND the newly added Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Capital Renovations (PTRF) FY2025 amount, broadening the pool of funds that can be redirected to general operating aid.

TECHNICAL

The explanatory statement at the end of the bill was removed in the reprint version, which is a standard formatting change for reprints.

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jun 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by the Senate (25-15)

upper

Jun 8, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

upper

2 primary · 1 co-sponsor