By John Kashwick • john.kashwick@newjersey.sierraclub.org
The NJ Chapter’s Legislative Committee continues to review bills introduced in our state legislature. Chapter members are encouraged to ask their assembly members and state senators to support the following legislation:
S1602—Would authorize the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the “Air Pollution Control Act (1954)” and “Global Warming Response Act.”
A2436/S104—Would exclude farmland from definitions of “redevelopment area” and “rehabilitation area” in the “Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.”
A3080—Outdoor lighting fixtures for state or state-funded projects would have to meet light pollution and energy waste reduction criteria.
A3974/S2642—Would prohibit extradition of an individual from another state back to that state for actions related to reproductive healthcare services that are lawful in New Jersey.
A3975/S2633—Would protect access to abortion services and procedures for out-of-state individuals and provide nondisclosure protections regarding reproductive healthcare services received.
A4350/S2918—Would strengthen access to reproductive health care; appropriate $20 million.
A1444/S426—Producers in New Jersey would have to adopt and implement plans to improve product packaging, recycling and disposal.
The Legislative Committee also supports a bill proposed by our Chapter’s Building Electrification Committee that would phase out heating and appliances fueled by natural gas.
The NJ Chapter opposes the following bill and encourages members to ask their assembly members and state senators to vote against this legislation unless amended to include more sustainable methods of curtailing beach erosion:
A3535/S2449—Would increase the amount annually credited to the Shore Protection Fund for beach sand replenishment to $50 million.
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For a complete list as well as updates on bills, please visit www.sierraclub.org/new-jersey/political-action
For questions on Chapter positions on various bills, please contact Legislative Committee Chair John Kashwick at john.kashwick@newjersey.sierraclub.org.