New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 3919: Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3919 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy. Primary sponsor: Robert Karabinchak (Democratic), Don Guardian (Republican), Anthony Verrelli (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Karabinchak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Don Guardian | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bailey, David, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Heather Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee