Determines that DEP rules and regulations known as " New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Change - Resilient Environment and Landscapes" are inconsistent with legislative intent.
This bill is a procedural resolution that declares the Department of Environmental Protection's proposed climate change rules inconsistent with the Legislature's intent. It directly affects the DEP by formally notifying the agency and the Governor that the proposed regulations exceed the department's constitutional authority to create new laws. The key mechanism involves transmitting this finding to the agency, which then has 30 days to amend or withdraw the rules, or face potential invalidation by the Legislature. The bill does not change any existing laws but instead initiates a constitutional review process to halt the proposed regulatory changes.
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Introduced Jun 1, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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