# New Jersey A1478: Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy.

New Jersey A1478, Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy., is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) House bill sponsored by Donald A. Guardian (Republican), Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic); status failed, last action 2025-06-12 (Reported, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A1478
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2024-01-09
- Last action: 2025-06-12, Reported, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Sponsors: Donald A. Guardian (Republican), Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Donald A. Guardian (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: David Bailey Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Shama A. Haider (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: William F. Moen Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ellen J. Park (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: William W. Spearman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic), House

## Actions (2)

- 2025-06-12: Reported, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (House)
- 2024-01-09: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (House)

## Bill text

- 8/11/25; as introduced, 2025-08-11: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_E1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2025-08-11: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_I1.PDF)
- Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities (6/12/25 TR), 2025-06-17: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_T1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_T1.PDF)
- Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Substitute (6/12/25), 2025-06-13: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_S1.PDF)

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- S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed)
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- S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act." (signed)
- S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.* (signed)
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## Sources
- [8/11/25; as introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_E1.HTM)
- [8/11/25; as introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_E1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_I1.PDF)
- [Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities (6/12/25 TR) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_T1.HTM)
- [Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities (6/12/25 TR) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_T1.PDF)
- [Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Substitute (6/12/25) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_S1.HTM)
- [Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Substitute (6/12/25) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1478_S1.PDF)

## Related
- [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025)
- [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025)
- [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025)
- [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025)
- [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025)
- [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A1478-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).