New Jersey Climate & Environment Bills

Establishes NJ Native Seed Commission to develop plan to increase production and use of native seeds in State.

Directs DEP to conduct study to evaluate banning use of paraquat dichloride in New Jersey.

Directs Department of Treasury to transfer to DEP as surplus property certain land and improvements thereon in Township of Wall, County of Monmouth.

Urges EPA to adopt drinking water standard for microplastics and nanoplastics.

Establishes NJ Native Seed Commission to develop plan to increase production and use of native seeds in State.

Designates open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.

Modifies geographic restrictions for solar energy projects participating in community solar program.

Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers.

"Clean Water and Safe Communities Bond Act," authorizes bonds for $5 billion; appropriates $5,000.

Directs BPU to authorize construction and operation of micro-reactors.

Establishes "Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act."

Requires electric public utilities to provide priority power restoration to certain communities on well water systems.

Directs BPU to authorize construction and operation of micro-reactors.

"Micro-Reactor Incentive Act"; directs BPU to request proposals to construct micro nuclear reactors in State.

Establishes natural gas power plant procurement program in BPU.

Establishes requirements for electric public utility power restoration practices after major events.

Authorizes licensed third-party permit professionals to issue certain permits at discretion of DOT.

"Micro-Reactor Incentive Act"; directs BPU to request proposals to construct micro nuclear reactors in State.

Establishes Water Conservation and Reuse Study Commission.

Authorizes specially exempt facility to permit third-party entity to provide swimming lessons, classes, or instruction under certain conditions.