A 3612·NJ·house
Supplements FY2027 Appropriations Act; makes $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.*
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Lou Greenwald (D)
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Reported out of committee Second Reading Assembly
Oct 22, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a $10 million appropriation from the Universal Service Fund to the NJSHARES‑S.M.A.R.T. program, which already receives $5 million from the General Fund. The money will be used for utility arrearage assistance for homeowners and tenants who are financially strained. The Commissioner of Community Affairs must create guidelines and eligibility rules, excluding anyone who already has private insurance or duplicate benefits.
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