Establishes natural disaster relief grant program in DEP; appropriates $250 million.
This bill establishes a DEP-administered grant program to help local governments and school districts repair facilities damaged by climate change-related disasters like flooding or storms. It provides grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs, with $250 million allocated from the General Fund into a dedicated Climate Change Relief Fund. The program requires the DEP to set eligibility rules, application procedures, and annual reports on program effectiveness to the Governor and Legislature. It directly affects municipalities, school districts, and county agencies with climate-damaged infrastructure.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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Bob Smith
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