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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 29
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Shama Haider | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Carol Murphy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Mike Venezia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Abdelaziz, Al | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Joe Danielsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Rodriguez, Ed | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Egan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| 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) | — | — |
| Walker, Jerry | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Melinda Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Wainstein, Larry | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Eliana Pintor Marin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sweeney, Marisa | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tennille McCoy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gary Schaer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Avi Schnall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Cleopatra Tucker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Onyema, Chigozie U. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Reported as an Assembly Committee Substitute and Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee