S 4296

Introduced

"Power NJ Act"; establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU.

Introduced 2026-05-14Last action 2026-06-30 — Substituted by A4881 (2R)Committee Budget and Appropriations

Sponsor

John BurzichelliD

Cosponsors

Robert Smith(D)Nicholas Scutari(D)Patrick Diegnan(D)Latham Tiver(R)Troy Singleton(D)Carmen Amato(R)

Legislative Progress

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Introduced

In Committee

Passed Chamber

Enacted / Signed

Votes

Senate2026-06-28PassedSee how each member voted →

Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments

Yea 13 · 9 D · 4 RNay 0

Senate2026-06-08PassedSee how each member voted →

Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported Favorably

Yea 5 · 3 D · 2 RNay 0

Summary

The Power NJ Act would establish a new advanced nuclear energy procurement program within New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Based on the title and description provided, the bill appears designed to create a framework for the state to procure advanced nuclear energy, though specific details about program requirements, funding mechanisms, or implementation timelines are not available from the materials provided. This legislation would likely represent New Jersey's policy commitment to advancing nuclear energy as part of its energy portfolio.

Full Bill Text

https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S4296/2026

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