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Active in the 2026-2027 Regular Session — session ends December 31, 2027.
S 4296IntroducedNJ · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

Sponsor
John BurzichelliD
Committee
Budget and Appropriations
Introduced
May 14, 2026
Latest action
June 30, 2026
Substituted by A4881 (2R)
Cosponsors (6)
Robert SmithDNicholas ScutariDPatrick DiegnanDLatham TiverRTroy SingletonDCarmen AmatoR

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.

Votes

SenateJun 28, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments
Yea 13 · 9 D · 4 R
Nay 0
SenateJun 8, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported Favorably
Yea 5 · 3 D · 2 R
Nay 0
Official bill record ↗