New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 3735: "Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.**

In committee Last action June 23, 2026: Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Plain-language summary

A 3735 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.**. Primary sponsor: Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic), Shama Haider (Democratic), Carol Murphy (Democratic), Mike Venezia (Democratic). It lists 40 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic); Shama Haider (Democratic); Carol Murphy (Democratic); Mike Venezia (Democratic). 40 co-sponsors.