S 745 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes construction, installation, and operation of certain energy project components on preserved farmland.

S 745 allows energy companies to build transmission and distribution infrastructure (like power lines or underground cables) on preserved farmland - land protected by agricultural easements - under strict conditions. It requires owner approval, limits projects to a 50-foot right-of-way near farmland edges, and mandates specific installation methods (e.g., trenches deeper than 3 feet) to minimize agricultural disruption. Projects meeting these rules receive automatic approval, while others require a committee review focusing on balancing farm use and energy needs. The bill became law as part of P.L.2025, c.390 after being withdrawn from the legislative process.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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