A 4971
Prohibits DEP and other State agencies from adopting certain rules and regulations without Legislative approval.
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Bill overview
This bill restricts the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other state agencies from creating or adopting new rules and regulations related to climate change without first receiving approval from the legislature. Specifically, it limits the scope of regulations to those aligned with the existing ‘Global Warming Response Act,’ preventing agencies from implementing broader, potentially more costly or burdensome measures. The bill aims to maintain legislative oversight over environmental policy and prevent unilateral action by executive branches.
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Antwan McClellan
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