New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A4701

Introduced
6/26/24  
Refer
6/26/24  

Caption

Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriations of $37,430,000; de-appropriates $24,000,000 in existing FY2024 appropriations; adds and modifies various FY2024 language provisions.

Impact

The implications of A4701 extend to multiple state agencies, reshaping funding allocations primarily in the health and education sectors. A notable inclusion is a new language provision allowing funds in the Health Care Affordability and Accessibility Fund to support NJ FamilyCare. Additionally, the bill modifies existing language in the fiscal appropriations act, ensuring that more resources are directed toward educational institutions by increasing transportation aid and equalization aid, which is designed to help stabilize funding for regional school districts under specific criteria.

Summary

Assembly Bill A4701 proposes supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 totaling $37,430,000, along with a de-appropriation of $24,000,000 in existing funds. This adjustment aims to address various increased costs in state programs and services. Significant allocations include approximately $16,411,000 to the Department of Human Services, out of which $12,111,000 is designated for state aid programs, particularly supporting the Supplemental Security Income Program and General Assistance Program due to higher-than-expected costs. Furthermore, it allocates $4,300,000 from the Property Tax Relief Fund to support patients in county psychiatric hospitals.

Contention

Discussion around the bill indicates some contention regarding the re-allocation of funds, particularly the de-appropriation of $24,000,000 previously allocated for the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency's Art Museum Project, which raised concerns among stakeholders about sustainable funding for local projects. Critics worry that significant shifts in budget appropriations may lead to instability in funding long-term state projects, while supporters argue that the re-investment into pressing areas such as mental health and education is justified and necessary for addressing immediate needs.

Companion Bills

NJ S2024

Same As Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriations of $37,430,000; de-appropriates $24,000,000 in existing FY2024 appropriations; adds and modifies various FY2024 language provisions.

Previously Filed As

NJ S2024

Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriations of $37,430,000; de-appropriates $24,000,000 in existing FY2024 appropriations; adds and modifies various FY2024 language provisions.

NJ S4655

Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriations of $142,615,000; adds various language provisions to FY2025 Appropriations Act.

NJ A5807

Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriations of $142,615,000; adds various language provisions to FY2025 Appropriations Act.

NJ S3978

Makes FY 2023 supplemental appropriations of $158,525,000 and modifies certain language provisions.

NJ A5668

Makes FY 2023 supplemental appropriations of $158,525,000 and modifies certain language provisions.

NJ A4230

Amends appropriations act to provide funding for restoration of State school aid reductions for certain school districts; shifts $64,920,000 from certain appropriations for purposes of restoring aid; provides supplemental appropriation of $145,215,047.

NJ S3076

Amends appropriations act to provide funding for restoration of State school aid reductions for certain school districts; shifts $64,920,000 from certain appropriations for purposes of restoring aid; provides supplemental appropriation of $145,215,047.

NJ S3386

Reallocates FY 2023 State and federal appropriations totaling $355,738,000, and amends and supplements language affecting appropriations in FY 2023.

NJ S3991

Re-appropriates unexpended balance of FY2024 appropriation for Town of West New York to support recreation center; appropriates $3 million for Town of West New York - Recreation Center to restore lapsed FY2024 funding.

NJ S4695

Amends FY2026 appropriations act to revise various language provisions concerning early childhood education.

Similar Bills

NJ S2024

Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriations of $37,430,000; de-appropriates $24,000,000 in existing FY2024 appropriations; adds and modifies various FY2024 language provisions.

NJ S3910

Makes various changes to provision of preschool aid and facilities requirements; establishes Universal Preschool Implementation Steering Committee; requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts.

NJ A5717

Makes various changes to provision of preschool aid and facilities requirements; establishes Universal Preschool Implementation Steering Committee; requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts.

NJ A5908

Amends FY2026 appropriations act to revise various language provisions concerning early childhood education.

NJ S4695

Amends FY2026 appropriations act to revise various language provisions concerning early childhood education.

NJ A103

Eliminates expansion of preschool education programs in "School Funding Reform Act of 2008."

NJ A3645

Requires preschool tuition rates equal actual cost per pupil.

NJ A5524

Requires school districts receiving preschool education aid to establish mixed delivery system for preschool education.