Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

died · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 763: Provides supplemental appropriation of $4 million for Hinchliffe Stadium Partners to support stadium, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure at Paterson Great Falls National Park.

This bill provides a $4 million supplemental appropriation from the General Fund to Hinchliffe Stadium Partners for developing and maintaining sports, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure at Paterson Great Falls National Park. The funds supplement an existing $900,000 fiscal year 2026 appropriation and require approval from the Division of Budget and Accounting. The measure directly affects Hinchliffe Stadium Partners and the park's infrastructure development. It does not create new policies but allocates existing state funds for specific facility improvements. (Note: The bill was withdrawn after being approved as part of another measure, P.L.2025, c.392.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4M supplemental appropriation from General Fund for public infrastructure at national park, directly funding tourism/entertainment development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 989: Makes supplemental appropriation of $144.2 million to provide additional Outcomes-Based Allocation funding to four-year public institutions of higher education.

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of $144.2 million in state funds to New Jersey's 13 public four-year universities, including Rutgers campuses, NJIT, Rowan, and others. It adds to existing "Outcomes-Based Allocation" funding by tying disbursements to specific measurable outcomes, such as degrees awarded, diversity metrics, STEM healthcare degrees, and enrollment from low-income students. The funds are distributed directly to each institution based on their performance against these state-defined metrics. This is a funding mechanism, not a policy change, and affects all 13 participating public universities in New Jersey.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $144.2M supplemental appropriation to public universities via outcomes-based funding, increasing state education spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $144.2M supplemental funding to public universities via outcomes-based allocation, directly advancing higher education funding and performance metrics.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 7, 2026

A 1548: Establishes Bridge Transportation Asset Management Plan Pilot Program; appropriates $9.5 million.

This bill establishes a five-year pilot program for New Jersey's Department of Transportation to inventory, assess, and monitor all state, county, and municipal bridges. It requires creating a digital bridge inventory, a risk scoring model for bridge safety, climate vulnerability assessments, and a public dashboard showing bridge conditions. The $9.5 million appropriation funds the program ($4.5M) and a separate AI-driven "Bridge Infrastructure Innovation Module" ($5M) to test sensor-based monitoring on high-risk bridges. The program mandates annual progress reports and a final evaluation after five years to determine if the approach should be expanded statewide to other infrastructure like roads and tunnels.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $9.5M for bridge infrastructure pilot program, funding essential public safety and transportation management initiative.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate vulnerability assessments for bridge safety, directly addressing climate change impacts as part of infrastructure planning.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $9.5M for bridge infrastructure management, safety assessments, and digital monitoring - directly funding transportation infrastructure enhancement and safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Bridges

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2235: Requires electric and gas public utilities de-privatization study; appropriates $100,000.

This New Jersey bill (A 2235) requires the Division of Rate Counsel to hire an independent third party to study the feasibility and cost savings of returning electric and gas utilities to public ownership. The study must examine options like public acquisition or joint ownership with utilities, analyzing impacts on ratepayers, environmental effects, service quality, and revenue from clean energy programs. Electric and gas utilities, as well as public entities, must cooperate by providing requested information to the third party. The $100,000 appropriation funds the study, which must be completed within one year, after which the Division will submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 for study on public utility ownership to analyze cost savings and fiscal impacts, aligning with fiscal responsibility and potential ratepayer benefits.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates study on public utility ownership to assess environmental impact and clean energy program benefits, aligning with renewable energy support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 4390: Makes $20.2 million supplemental appropriation for increased nonpublic school security aid; modifies budget language to increase per pupil amount.

This bill adds $20.2 million in supplemental funding from the General Fund to New Jersey's Department of Education specifically for nonpublic school security aid. It increases the per-pupil security aid amount from $205 to $338, calculated by multiplying $338 by each district's count of nonpublic school students. The funding directly supports school districts in providing security services, equipment, or technology to ensure safe learning environments for nonpublic school students. This raises total nonpublic security aid funding from $30.55 million to $50.8 million.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state funding ($20.2M supplemental appropriation) for nonpublic school security, directly advancing public service funding within budget allocations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases per-pupil security aid from $205 to $338 ($20.2M total) for nonpublic school safety, directly enhancing school security infrastructure and student safety in K-12 education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Safety

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1742: Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Salvation and Social Justice to Greater Mount Zion Community Development Corporation.

This bill amends New Jersey's fiscal year 2026 budget to reassign $2 million in health services funding from "Salvation and Social Justice" to the Greater Mount Zion Community Development Corporation. The funds will continue supporting a maternal health birthing center in Trenton, with no change to the total appropriation amount or the purpose of the funding. The reassignment specifically updates the budget line item to direct the grant to Greater Mount Zion, a Trenton-based nonprofit focused on maternal health and community development. The bill does not create new funding or alter existing program goals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReassigns existing $2M budget line to fund maternal health program via specific nonprofit, maintaining total appropriation and purpose.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects $2M maternal health funding to nonprofit without changing total amount or purpose, maintaining healthcare support for birthing center services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Women's Health

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died · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2161: Makes supplemental appropriation of $615,000 to DHS for grant to NJ 2-1-1 Partnership.

This bill would provide $615,000 in additional state funding to the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership, a statewide service that connects residents to human services like food assistance, housing support, and mental health resources through a free 24/7 phone hotline. The funds would be allocated within the Department of Human Services' budget specifically for the Partnership's ongoing operational costs to maintain its 2-1-1 service. Since 2002, the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership has been the sole provider of New Jersey's 2-1-1 dialing code, serving all residents statewide. This is a routine budgetary measure to sustain an existing community resource, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $615k supplemental appropriation to DHS for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership's operational costs, increasing state funding for public human services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $615k for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership's mental health resources hotline, directly supporting access to mental health services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds NJ 2-1-1 Partnership's housing support services, connecting residents to housing resources via hotline.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Mental Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1081: Provides supplemental appropriation from Property Tax Relief Fund to DOE to provide additional State aid to certain school districts.

This bill provides supplemental funding from New Jersey's Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education to ensure certain school districts receive at least the same total state aid in the 2021-2022 school year as they did in 2017-2018. It directly affects five named districts (Old Bridge, Freehold, Manalapan-Englishtown, Millstone) plus any district with below-average property valuation per pupil or income per pupil compared to the state average. The key mechanism is a supplemental appropriation to offset potential aid reductions, targeting districts that historically received lower state support. Over 100 districts may qualify under the eligibility criteria, including examples like New Hanover and Roosevelt. The funding is contingent on the 2022 budget being enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill uses Property Tax Relief Fund to provide supplemental state aid to school districts, maintaining funding levels for public education as a core budgetary function.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides supplemental funding to maintain school district aid levels, preventing reductions and ensuring stable resources for K-12 education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Property Tax

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 3605: Supplemental appropriation of $1 million from General Fund to DHS for Larc Norcross School Special Needs Adult Program transportation.

This bill appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services (DHS) specifically for transportation costs associated with the Larc Norcross School Special Needs Adult Program. The program serves adults over age 21 with disabilities who have transitioned out of school-based services, providing daily care, therapy, and social activities. The funding addresses a gap where Medicaid transportation coverage is insufficient, ensuring participants have reliable access to these services. The appropriation is a supplemental addition to the existing fiscal year 2026 budget (P.L.2025, c.74), effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from General Fund to DHS for program transportation, increasing state funding for essential public service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds transportation for special needs adult program ensuring access to educational transition services post-school, aligning with educational access focus.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds transportation for special needs program providing therapy and care, addressing Medicaid coverage gap to improve healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly appropriates $1M for transportation costs of a special needs program, addressing Medicaid coverage gaps to ensure reliable access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Medicaid

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 3923: Establishes disaster relief grant program to provide municipalities with training, supply stockpiles, and technology to assist residents with certain applications; appropriates $5 million.

This bill creates a $5 million grant program to help New Jersey municipalities improve disaster relief services for residents. Municipalities can apply for grants of up to $30,000 to fund staff training, stockpiles of supplies, and technology for processing disaster relief applications and related paperwork. The Office of Emergency Management will prioritize funding based on each municipality's risk assessment, and grantees must report after one year on how funds improved emergency preparedness. The program is funded through a state appropriation and administered by the Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M for disaster relief grants to municipalities, funding essential emergency services through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds technology for processing disaster relief applications, directly advancing tech use in public services90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Tags Emergency Management

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