TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed five bills into law Monday, addressing a range of issues from infrastructure funding and utility transparency to dam restoration and prescription regulation.
Among the newly enacted legislation is S-742/A-2609, which appropriates unexpended funds from the “New Jersey Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvement and Railroad Right-of-Way Preservation Bond Act of 1989.” This measure aims to direct leftover state resources toward transportation infrastructure improvements.
In the energy sector, S-3620/A-4817 mandates that electric and gas public utilities implement an “Energy Bill Watch” program. The law requires utilities to provide more detailed billing and customer notice information in an effort to enhance transparency and consumer awareness.
Governor Murphy also signed S-3388/A-4391, which allows pharmacists to transfer Schedule II prescriptions for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This bill is intended to streamline access to medication for individuals with ADHD while maintaining regulatory oversight.
Environmental and commission appointments addressed
Another measure, A-5067/S-3918, establishes the requirement for appointing alternate members to the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission, supporting continuity in wildlife preservation governance.
The fifth bill, S-2594/A-3951, allocates nearly $29 million from the 2003 and 1992 bond acts to fund dam restoration, repair projects, and inland water improvements. The appropriation targets critical infrastructure repairs and environmental management needs across the state.
Governor Murphy’s office did not release a formal statement accompanying the bill signings.
Key Points
- Governor Murphy signed five bills into law spanning transportation, energy, and healthcare
- New laws include expanded utility billing transparency and dam infrastructure funding
- Pharmacists can now transfer Schedule II ADHD prescriptions under updated regulations
The newly signed legislation draws from decades-old bond acts and modernizes utility oversight and healthcare access.
Murphy moves forward on infrastructure, energy transparency, and prescription access with latest legislative approvals.
