New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2338: "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 28, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Plain-language summary

S 2338 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate 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: John McKeon (Democratic), Bob Smith (Democratic), Raj Mukherji (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2026): Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John McKeon (Democratic); Bob Smith (Democratic); Raj Mukherji (Democratic). 16 co-sponsors.