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.
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Bill Spearman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (71-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee