New Jersey Senators urge passage of “Polluters Pay Act” ahead of budget vote

By: Lucy Harper

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 276

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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TRENTON, NJ. – A trio of senators urged lawmakers Wednesday to bring the “Polluters Pay Act” to floor votes this week, to ensure fossil fuel companies pay for the impacts of climate change.

“Let’s get this done,” Sen. Patrick Diegnan Jr., a Democrat from South Plainfield, told reporters. “I think everybody, when they understand the circumstances, when they understand why it’s gonna happen, it’s gonna get done.”

The proposal, S2338 …

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