A 3612
Supplements FY2026 Appropriations Act; makes $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.
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Bill overview
This bill supplements the FY2026 Appropriations Act by adding $10 million to the state budget for the NJSHARES – S.M.A.R.T. Program. This funding will be sourced from the Universal Service Fund and will be used to provide utility payment assistance, specifically for arrearages, to homeowners and tenants struggling with their bills throughout New Jersey. The program will be overseen by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, who will establish guidelines for eligibility and grant distribution.
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Carol Murphy
Gerry Scharfenberger
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