Changes membership of Lake Hopatcong Commission and requires DEP to develop water level management plan for Lake Hopatcong to be approved by commission.

This bill amends the composition of the Lake Hopatcong Commission by increasing the number of public members appointed by the Governor from two to four and adjusting term lengths for certain members. It also requires the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to develop a water level management plan for Lake Hopatcong that must be approved by the commission. The changes directly affect local governments in Morris and Sussex counties, as well as the municipalities bordering the lake, by altering how commission members are selected and how long they serve. The bill establishes clearer roles for the commission in monitoring water conditions, assessing development impacts, and coordinating with state agencies on watershed management.