New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4688: Excludes biomass, solar, and wind energy systems located on rooftops or exception areas from certain size restrictions and approval requirements applicable to preserved farmland.*
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 4688 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Excludes biomass, solar, and wind energy systems located on rooftops or exception areas from certain size restrictions and approval requirements applicable to preserved farmland.*. Primary sponsor: Bailey, David, Jr., Andrea Katz (Democratic), Robert Karabinchak (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed by the Assembly (75-1-0).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey, David, Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Andrea Katz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by the Assembly (75-1-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee