New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1079: Establishes New Jersey Low Income Household Water Assistance Program to provide water service and water bill payment assistance to certain low-income households; appropriates $25 million.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1079 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes New Jersey Low Income Household Water Assistance Program to provide water service and water bill payment assistance to certain low-income households; appropriates $25 million. Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.