# New Jersey A3973: Modifies provisions concerning licenses for persons who transport, broker, or process solid waste or soil and fill recyclable materials.

New Jersey A3973, Modifies provisions concerning licenses for persons who transport, broker, or process solid waste or soil and fill recyclable materials., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) House bill sponsored by Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-01-13 (Withdrawn; prior-session bill approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.330.) (as of 2026-10-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A3973-2026-2027
- As of: 2026-10-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A3973
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Modifies provisions concerning licenses for persons who transport, broker, or process solid waste or soil and fill recyclable materials.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-01-13, Withdrawn; prior-session bill approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.330.
- Sponsor: Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- 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: Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), House

## Actions (2)

- 2026-01-13: Withdrawn; prior-session bill approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.330. (House)
- 2026-01-13: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (House)

## Bill text

- As Introduced, 2026-01-08: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A4000/3973_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A4000/3973_I1.PDF)

## Related bills

- S1395: Allows certain limited liability companies to terminate alternate names before end of five-year registration period. (signed)
- S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affiliated contracting entities.* (signed)
- S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine county proportional share assessment for budget purposes. (signed)
- S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partner… (signed)
- S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. (signed)
- A4072: Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract. (signed)

## Sources
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A4000/3973_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A4000/3973_I1.PDF)

## Related
- [S1395: Allows certain limited liability companies to terminate alternate names before…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S1395-2026-2027)
- [S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4515-2026-2027)
- [S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine co…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4420-2026-2027)
- [S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids progra…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4413-2026-2027)
- [S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for mili…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2962-2026-2027)
- [A4072: Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contrac…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A4072-2026-2027)
- [New Jersey bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/new-jersey/bills)
- [New Jersey state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/new-jersey)
- [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A3973-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-11).