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A 4881IntroducedNJ · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

Sponsor
Wayne DeAngeloD
Committee
Appropriations
Introduced
May 14, 2026
Latest action
July 13, 2026
Approved P.L.2026, c.42.
Cosponsors (13)
David BaileyDRobert KarabinchakDJohn BurzichelliDRobert SmithDNicholas ScutariDAnthony AngelozziDTennille McCoyDCarol MurphyDWilliam SpearmanDPatrick DiegnanDLatham TiverRTroy SingletonDCarmen AmatoR

Summary

The Power NJ Act would establish an advanced nuclear energy procurement program within New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Based on the title and available information, this legislation appears designed to facilitate the procurement of advanced nuclear energy resources in the state, though the specific mechanisms, incentives, or requirements of the program cannot be determined without access to the full bill text. The bill represents New Jersey's legislative effort to incorporate advanced nuclear technology into its energy portfolio.

Votes

SenateJun 30, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage
Yea 40 · 25 D · 15 R
Nay 0
AssemblyJun 30, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Assembly Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage
Yea 74 · 52 D · 22 R
Nay 0
NV 6 · Absent 0
SenateJun 30, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate Floor: Substitute for S4296 (Voice Vote)
Yea 0
Nay 0
AssemblyJun 28, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Assembly Budget Committee: Reported with Amendments
Yea 15 · 11 D · 4 R
Nay 0
AssemblyJun 23, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments
Yea 15 · 11 D · 4 R
Nay 0
AssemblyJun 15, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Assembly State and Local Government Committee: Reported Favorably
Yea 7 · 5 D · 2 R
Nay 0
AssemblyMay 28, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee: Reported Favorably
Yea 10 · 7 D · 3 R
Nay 0
Official bill record ↗