All Roll Calls
Yes: 110 • No: 0
New JerseyS3466220th Legislature (2024-2025)SenateWALLET
Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation program; provides aid for watershed lands.*
Sponsored By: Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic), John DiMaio (Republican), Linda R. Greenstein (Democratic), John F. McKeon (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Highlands farmland appraisal protections last longer
Beginning March 17, 2025, the law extends special appraisals for Highlands farmland preservation purchases through June 30, 2029. Appraisers compare values under current rules and rules in effect January 1, 2004. Owners receive both values; the higher value guides price talks but does not guarantee the sale price. Eligibility requires continuous ownership since the Highlands Act's enactment, or ownership by that owner's immediate family member. Purchases must use constitutionally dedicated funds, Green Acres bond funds, or constitutionally dedicated corporate business tax funds, at least partly. The special process does not apply when any federal funds are used. Owners can waive the appraisal rules and agree to a lower price.
Annual watershed aid for Highlands towns
Beginning March 17, 2025, the law directs yearly Highlands Protection Fund payments to eligible Highlands municipalities hosting watershed lands. The Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council determines which watershed lands qualify. Municipalities must not receive watershed moratorium offset aid. Payments equal eligible acres multiplied by the per-acre rate used for that offset aid. The State Treasurer must request the money each year, and payments require legislative funding approval.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Alixon Collazos-Gill
Democratic • House
John DiMaio
Republican • House
Linda R. Greenstein
Democratic • Senate
John F. McKeon
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Robert Auth
Republican • House
John V. Azzariti Jr. M.D.
Republican • House
Al Barlas
Republican • House
Brian Bergen
Republican • House
Anthony M. Bucco
Republican • Senate
Dawn Fantasia
Republican • House
Victoria A. Flynn
Republican • House
Hall, Garnet R.
Affiliation unavailable
Michael Inganamort
Republican • House
Joseph Pennacchio
Republican • Senate
Parker Space
Republican • Senate
Douglas J. Steinhardt
Republican • Senate
Jay Webber
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/30/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 75 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/14/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 35 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.36.
3/17/2025GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (75-0-0)
1/30/2025HouseSubstituted for A4627 (1R)
1/30/2025HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
1/27/2025HouseReceived in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
1/14/2025HousePassed Senate — (35-0)
1/14/2025SenateREP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate
12/12/2024SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
6/20/2024Senate
Bill Text
Version PL2025
5/12/2025
Version AL2025
4/8/2025
Senate Environment and Energy (12/12/24 1R)
1/31/2025
Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Substitute (1/27/25 1R)
1/28/2025
Senate Environment and Energy Substitute (12/12/24)
12/13/2024
As Introduced
9/16/2024
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