New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 27: Proposes constitutional amendment to make State trustee of public natural resources and guarantee to the people other environmental rights.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SCR 27 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposes constitutional amendment to make State trustee of public natural resources and guarantee to the people other environmental rights. Primary sponsor: Linda Greenstein (Democratic), Andrew Zwicker (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Greenstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Jon Bramnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Lagana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Bob Singer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Joe Vitale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee