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ANJEC staff are working from home and at the office and are happy to assist you.
The best way to reach us is to email us ([email protected])
ANJEC staff are working from home and at the office and are happy to assist you.
The best way to reach us is to email us ([email protected])
Local Environment Matters!
Since 1969, The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions has been a
statewide organization that provides leadership, education, and support for
environmental commissions and other local boards and public officials, and
partners with other organizations to advocate for strong state and regional
environmental policy.
The mission of ANJEC is to promote local action to protect and restore New Jersey's natural resources and ensure equitable, healthy communities. ANJEC advances its mission by engaging in diverse and inclusive practices through leadership, partnerships, education, advocacy for strong public policy and support of environmental commissions, public officials, and communities throughout New Jersey.
Since 1969, The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions has been a
statewide organization that provides leadership, education, and support for
environmental commissions and other local boards and public officials, and
partners with other organizations to advocate for strong state and regional
environmental policy.
The mission of ANJEC is to promote local action to protect and restore New Jersey's natural resources and ensure equitable, healthy communities. ANJEC advances its mission by engaging in diverse and inclusive practices through leadership, partnerships, education, advocacy for strong public policy and support of environmental commissions, public officials, and communities throughout New Jersey.
ACTION ALERTS
Action Needed on Lame Duck Legislation 2025
2025 ANJEC Lame Duck Session Actions“Lame Duck” is an elected official or legislature still in power after an election but before the new officials take office, with limited influence or time to pass laws. Given these constraints, we have about 8 weeks to get critical policy actions passed. ANJEC has identified the following pieces of regulation and legislation that will strengthen environmental protection and restoration while building healthier more resilient communities. We need you to take action NOW to make these policies a reality for New Jersey.
Find your State Legislators HERE for Actions Below – FOR and AGAINST
Policies and bills we’re trying to PASS in lame duck
1. New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats Resilient Environment and Landscapes (NJPACT REAL) Rules: Creates more resilient communities by strengthening land use planning and regulation to incorporate climate change/flooding impacts.
Policies and bills we’re trying to STOP in lame duck- Ask your Senators to VOTE NO
1. S4373 – DOGE for New Jersey- inserts massive amounts of red tape to slow down adoption and implementation of regulations and requires economic justification for all regulations including medical, environmental, and worker safety.
2. S4736 – Overrides local municipal zoning for properties owned by nonprofits and religious institutions
3. S3413 – Weakens the Plastic Pollution Reduction Law by rescinding certain provisions, specifically limits on paper bags. (NOTE: New Jersey’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Act has been recognized by the United Nations as the most effective plastic pollution reduction law in the United States.
Please note: The list of actions will be updated as policies progress.
ANJEC staff will also be working on a larger portfolio of policies, including lobbying on legislation we may deem harmful to the environment, public health and safety.
Find your State Legislators HERE for Actions Below – FOR and AGAINST
Policies and bills we’re trying to PASS in lame duck
1. New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats Resilient Environment and Landscapes (NJPACT REAL) Rules: Creates more resilient communities by strengthening land use planning and regulation to incorporate climate change/flooding impacts.
- Contact Governor Murphy and ask him to sign these NJ PACT REAL Rules into Law
- Text – 732-605-5455/Call – 609-292-6000
- Ask your 2 State Assembly members to vote YES
- Sign on to NJLCV Petition
- Call, text, or email Governor Murphy and ask him to sign Food Waste Reduction Act (S2426/A2090) into LAW. Call: (609) 292-6000; TEXT: (732) 605-5455; Email: https://nj.gov/governor/contact/all/
- Ask your State Senate and Assembly member to Vote YES
- Pass Resolution of Support (Somerville Borough Example)
- Pulled from Senate Budget Hearing
- Ask your State Assembly members to Vote YES
- Call, text, or email Governor Murphy and ask him to sign both A1421/S1042 Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act” and A5195/5223 Regulating Forever Chemicals in Fire Fighting Equipment into LAW. Call: (609) 292-6000; TEXT: (732) 605-5455; Email: https://nj.gov/governor/contact/all/
Policies and bills we’re trying to STOP in lame duck- Ask your Senators to VOTE NO
1. S4373 – DOGE for New Jersey- inserts massive amounts of red tape to slow down adoption and implementation of regulations and requires economic justification for all regulations including medical, environmental, and worker safety.
2. S4736 – Overrides local municipal zoning for properties owned by nonprofits and religious institutions
3. S3413 – Weakens the Plastic Pollution Reduction Law by rescinding certain provisions, specifically limits on paper bags. (NOTE: New Jersey’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Act has been recognized by the United Nations as the most effective plastic pollution reduction law in the United States.
Please note: The list of actions will be updated as policies progress.
ANJEC staff will also be working on a larger portfolio of policies, including lobbying on legislation we may deem harmful to the environment, public health and safety.
Join the Fight Against Toxic Plastics
SKIP THE STUFF BILL:
S3195 - Released from Senate Environment & Energy Currently in Senate Budget & Appropriations
Committee Chair: Senator Sarlo, District 36; A5157 - Currently in Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture
Bill Sponsor: Asw Collazos-Gill, District 27; Committee Chair: Asm Spearman, District 5
PACKAGING PRODUCE STEWARDSHIP ACT:
S339 - Released from Senate Environment & Energy Currently in Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee Chair: Senator Sarlo, District 36
A5009 - Currently in Assembly Environment Committee Bill Sponsor: Asw Collazos-Gill, District 27, Asw Hall, District 28 Committee Chair: Asm Kennedy, District 22
CALL YOUR NJ SENATOR AND ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVES TO URGE THEM TO SUPPORT THESE BILLS
Find your legislators
Hello! My name is [ Your Name] and I am a resident of [Your Town] . I’m calling you to ask your support for sustainable waste solutions. Specifically, asking you to vote YES on two bills: Packaging Product Stewardship Act (S3398/A5009) and “Skip the Stuff ”Bill (S3195/A5157) Thank you for your time and leadership on these issues.
SKIP THE STUFF BILL:
S3195 - Released from Senate Environment & Energy Currently in Senate Budget & Appropriations
Committee Chair: Senator Sarlo, District 36; A5157 - Currently in Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture
Bill Sponsor: Asw Collazos-Gill, District 27; Committee Chair: Asm Spearman, District 5
PACKAGING PRODUCE STEWARDSHIP ACT:
S339 - Released from Senate Environment & Energy Currently in Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee Chair: Senator Sarlo, District 36
A5009 - Currently in Assembly Environment Committee Bill Sponsor: Asw Collazos-Gill, District 27, Asw Hall, District 28 Committee Chair: Asm Kennedy, District 22
CALL YOUR NJ SENATOR AND ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVES TO URGE THEM TO SUPPORT THESE BILLS
Find your legislators
Hello! My name is [ Your Name] and I am a resident of [Your Town] . I’m calling you to ask your support for sustainable waste solutions. Specifically, asking you to vote YES on two bills: Packaging Product Stewardship Act (S3398/A5009) and “Skip the Stuff ”Bill (S3195/A5157) Thank you for your time and leadership on these issues.
FOOD WASTE REDUCTION ACTION NEEDED
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Does your Environmental Commission support municipal food waste/compost recycling programs? Your EC can help by urging your municipality to pass a resolution to have the NJ State Legislature pass and enact two legislative bills: (S2426/A2090) which calls for county-level food waste reduction planning and tiered permitting for composting operations; and (S2426/A2090) which allows for on-site composting in community gardens without excessive regulatory barriers.
A model resolution can be found HERE. |
