New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 547: Requires DEP and owners of certain reservoirs to implement certain flood control measures; authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoirs levels in response to severe weather events.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 547 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DEP and owners of certain reservoirs to implement certain flood control measures; authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoirs levels in response to severe weather events. Primary sponsor: Bob Auth (Republican), Chris Tully (Democratic), Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D.. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Auth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Chris Tully | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Erik Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Jay Webber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“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 Environment and Solid Waste Committee