Today, the New Jersey Senate passed a package of bipartisan bills sponsored by Senator Carmen Amato, Jr. (R-Ocean) and Senator Owen Henry (R-Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, Burlington) to approve and authorize the financing of clean water projects in New Jersey.

SCR-135, sponsored by Senator Amato, would approve the FY2027 financial plan for the NJ Infrastructure Bank, which assists local governments and regional authorities with financing various water-related projects.

S-4220, sponsored by Senator Amato, and its companion legislation S-4221, sponsored by Senator Henry, would allocate funds from the NJ infrastructure bank and federal dollars to support more than 300 clean water projects.

“Ensuring clean, drinkable water is not a partisan issue; it’s a human one,” said Senator Amato. “The NJ Infrastructure Bank remains a vital resource for communities working to modernize aging water systems, protect waterways, and deliver safe water for families across the state. This legislative package recognizes the importance of long-term environmental and public health improvements and delivers meaningful support to help achieve those goals.”

“Clean water is one of the most important investments that we can make in public health,” said Senator Henry. “Communities across the Garden State depend on reliable infrastructure to reduce pollution, deliver safe drinking water, and support agriculture. This funding package will help local governments tackle their critical infrastructure needs and help improve the quality of life for their communities.”  

Read the full text of SCR-135 , S-4220, and S-4221 online.