New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1873: Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.

Passed one chamber Last action May 4, 2026: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1873 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects. Primary sponsor: Jim Kennedy (Democratic), Bill Spearman (Democratic), Clinton Calabrese (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Kennedy (Democratic); Bill Spearman (Democratic); Clinton Calabrese (Democratic). 16 co-sponsors.