New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Resolution
AR 40: Urges immediate moratorium on sonar testing and wind turbine mapping due to recent unexplained deaths of marine life off the coast of New Jersey.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AR 40 is a resolution introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Urges immediate moratorium on sonar testing and wind turbine mapping due to recent unexplained deaths of marine life off the coast of New Jersey. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican), Vicky Flynn (Republican). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Vicky Flynn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Brian Bergen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Chris DePhillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Antwan McClellan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Greg Myhre | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Erik Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Brian Rumpf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Alex Sauickie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Erik Simonsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“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 Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee