New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A3814

Introduced
5/2/22  

Caption

Restricts sale and use of remaining State-owned portion of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital property in Morris County.

Impact

The bill reinforces the limitations on property usage set by P.L.2001, c.345, which initially authorized the transfer of a portion of the Greystone property to Morris County. This amendment highlights the importance of maintaining the character of the land for public benefit, specifically for recreation and conservation, thus preventing potential residential or commercial developments. If enacted, this legislation would solidify the legal framework that guides how public assets are managed in relation to local needs and environmental considerations.

Summary

Assembly Bill A3814 seeks to amend the existing law governing the sale and use of the remaining state-owned property at the Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris County. This legislation would specifically restrict the sale or conveyance of this property, emphasizing that if any portion is deemed surplus, it can only be sold to Morris County for certain purposes. These purposes include recreation, conservation, historic preservation, and the provision of services to the public. By designating these restrictions, the bill aims to ensure that the land is used in a way that benefits the community rather than for commercial development.

Contention

A point of contention surrounding A3814 relates to the balance between local government autonomy and state oversight. While proponents argue that this restriction safeguards public interests and environmental integrity, critics may contend that it undermines local governance by limiting the county's ability to address its own developmental strategies. Additionally, the bill's requirement that any sale to Morris County is conducted without further approvals from state entities could raise concerns about transparency and oversight in the disposal of state properties.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ A2904

Requires sale of remaining unused State-owned portion of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital to Morris County.

NJ A4079

Renames Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital as Richard J. Codey Psychiatric Hospital.

NJ S2995

Renames Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital as Richard J. Codey Psychiatric Hospital.

NJ S2809

Requires State to sell as surplus property certain land and improvements in Morris County known as Central Park School.

NJ SB2527

USM Gulf Park property; authorize DFA to sell or lease certain parcel in Harrison County.

NJ A4035

Requires State to sell as surplus property certain land and improvements in Morris County known as Central Park School.

NJ HB2216

Authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and with the approval of the Governor, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to quitclaim and release to the United States of America any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain portions of Valley Forge National Historical Park situate in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Overfield Township, Wyoming County; authorizing the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Philadelphia a right-of-way easement situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, in exchange for improvements to Benjamin Rush State Park and monetary consideration to the Commonwealth to be used toward the acquisition and conveyance of a tract of land to be added to French Creek State Park; authorizing the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of portions of State park lands in exchange for certain lands situate in New Vernon Township, Mercer County, from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to the Department of Transportation for anticipated highway improvement projects; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the Governor, to grant and convey to Joshua R. Snyder a certain tract of land located in Windsor Township, Berks County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands and improvements situate in Haverford Township, Delaware County, to Carelink Community Support Services of PA, Inc.; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Governor, to grant and convey to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace, certain lands, buildings and improvements, situate in Boggs Township, Centre County, and further authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to transfer to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace its buildings located on adjacent property leased from the United States Department of the Army; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Franklin Township, Greene County, certain lands situate in Franklin Township, Greene County; authorizing the Department of General Services to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Transportation and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Hose Company an access easement and two storm water easements from certain lands situate in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to release a portion of a use restriction affecting certain real property situate in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania previously conveyed to the School District of the City of Harrisburg; authorizing the sale and transfer of title for a 0.232 acre of

NJ SB0800

Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Tuscola County; provide for. Creates land transfer act.

NJ SB0187

Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Tuscola County; provide for. Creates land transfer act.

NJ SB2143

Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area."

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