Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriations for various purposes.
This bill allocates $5 million for Food Security Research and Innovation (under the Department of Agriculture) to fund projects, pilot programs, and partnerships addressing food access needs. It also provides $750,000 for Social Services Programs, including $500,000 to "Family Food Relief of New Jersey" and $250,000 for "Bridges NJ." Additionally, it allocates $44 million in state aid for local governments, targeting specific county projects like homelessness stabilization in Burlington, medical center upgrades in Bergen, and emergency communications in Gloucester. The funds are supplemental to the existing 2025-2026 budget and direct state services, with no new policy changes beyond funding allocations.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
General Assembly Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
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
9
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (25-14)
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (46-25-0)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eliana Pintor Marin
DDemocratic
P
Nick Scutari
DDemocratic
P
Paul Sarlo
DDemocratic
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