New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 3379: Requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to BPU.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3379 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to BPU. Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Mike Venezia (Democratic), Shama Haider (Democratic), Rosy Bagolie (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 27, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.75.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Raj Mukherji | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Mike Venezia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Shama Haider | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Rosy Bagolie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Walker, Jerry | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Onyema, Chigozie U. | Co-sponsor | Not 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
- Approved P.L.2026, c.75.
- Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (39-0)
- Received in the Senate, 2nd Reading on Concurrence
- Passed by the Assembly (76-3-0)
- Substituted for A4096 (1R)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
- Passed by the Senate (34-2)
- Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee