The following New Jersey bills were released from committee today and now are in place for upcoming votes on the floor in the New Jersey Assembly:


A436 – Requires electric public utilities to provide priority power restoration to certain medical facilities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.

A792 – Authorizes issuance of multi-species depredation permit for wildlife control on farmland. (with amendments) 

A1344 – Allows electric energy produced from biofuel to be eligible as Class II renewable energy.
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A2188 – Prohibits sale and distribution of mercury relays and switches under certain circumstances.
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A2731 – Removes statutory limitations on number of permits that may be issued by Division of Fish and Wildlife for the taking of beaver.
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A2732 – Clarifies that use of propane-powered noise making device is allowed as non-lethal method of wildlife control on farmland.
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A3116 – Amends definition of “existing major hazardous waste facility” in “Major Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Act.”
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A3242 – Permits certain deer control activities; prohibits deer feeding; and establishes check-off donation on hunting license applications to support venison donation program.
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ACR144 – Condemns EPA decision to withdraw from “once-in-always-in” policy under the Clean Air Act.


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