"Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.*

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Overview Bill text 5 Compare versions History 4 Sponsors

Jun 28, 2026 · Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jun 8, 2026 · Senate

Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading

Jun 8, 2026 · Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 13, 2026 · Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

6.7% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Floor Consideration — base rate 18%, measured from NJ's completed sessions
Momentum +2 58/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -13 104 days quiet

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