Directs DEP to establish scrap tire hauler license and scrap tire storage, collection, and disposal site permit.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create two new regulatory systems: a license for scrap tire haulers (who collect and transport tires) and a permit for scrap tire storage/disposal sites. It directly affects businesses handling scrap tires, including haulers (who must get licensed, maintain $150,000 financial assurance, and use electronic tracking) and storage facilities (which must obtain permits unless exempt, like small operations storing under 500 tires). Key provisions include mandatory licensing for haulers within 180 days of enactment, an electronic tracking system for tire movement, and tiered penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for noncompliance. Exemptions apply for tire retreaders, auto businesses, and retailers storing under 500 tires, or up to 1,000 tires in secure containers.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
General Assembly Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jun 19, 2025
Last action Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Jan 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (25-12)
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (49-25-0)
lower
Dec 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
lower
Dec 4, 2025
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
lower
Jun 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
lower
4 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Moen
DDemocratic
P
John McKeon
DDemocratic
P
Shirley Turner
DDemocratic
P
Tennille McCoy
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
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