Determines that DEP's "Protecting Against Climate Threats" rules, adopted January 20, 2026, are inconsistent with legislative intent.

Summary

A concurrent resolution (SCR 106) finds that the Department of Environmental Protection’s “New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Change – Resilient Environment and Landscapes” rules, adopted on Jan. 20, 2026, overstep the agency’s authority and do not reflect the Legislature’s wishes. It directs the DEP to amend or withdraw the rules within 30 days, or the Legislature may move to invalidate them. The measure affects homeowners, developers, and anyone impacted by expanded flood‑hazard designations and stricter land‑use regulations.

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