James Skoufis
S 5764 status: Introduced — PRINT NUMBER 5764A (updated Sep 16, 2026).
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The bill establishes a new 'Wastewater infrastructure and drinking water program' under the environmental conservation law to provide grants for planning and emergency repairs of municipal water/sewer systems.
Municipalities including counties, cities, towns, villages, and public authorities that own or operate water/sewer systems; private systems are excluded.
Applicants must be municipalities. Priority is given to projects linked to existing consent orders, SPDES permits, or specific water quality plans.
$5 million is appropriated for immediate emergency grants.
Takes effect on the 120th day after becoming law.
Provides essential financial support for preliminary planning and emergency infrastructure intervention.
Small funding cap relative to statewide needs and the exclusion of design/construction costs.
The exact process for grant application and the criteria for 'imminent threat' classification.
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Design and construction are specifically excluded from grant eligibility, which may frustrate municipalities expecting full capital project support.
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The bill text does not define the criteria for what constitutes an 'imminent threat' for emergency funding.
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