New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 3944: Authorizes renewable energy systems on preserved farmland to provide power or heat to adjacent properties, under certain conditions.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3944 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes renewable energy systems on preserved farmland to provide power or heat to adjacent properties, under certain conditions. Primary sponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic), Latham Tiver (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Latham Tiver | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
- Passed by the Senate (36-0)
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee