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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 696: "Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

A 696 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations. Primary sponsor: Greg McGuckin (Republican), Paul Kanitra (Republican), Rowan, Maureen. 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): Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Greg McGuckinPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse10
Paul KanitraPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse10
Rowan, MaureenPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source