New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 743: Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.*
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 743 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.*. Primary sponsor: John Burzichelli (Democratic), Jim Kennedy (Democratic), Heather Simmons (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 30, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.57.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burzichelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jim Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Heather Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“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.57.
- Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (78-0-0)
- Substituted for A4554
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
- Passed by the Senate (38-0)
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee