Sayreville flood control bill passes

TRENTON – The Assembly passed bill A 3138, which approved funding for the Sayreville flood relief project. The bill was

TRENTON – The Assembly passed bill A 3138, which approved funding for the Sayreville flood relief project.

The bill was sponsored by Assemblyman John Wisniewski ( d-19) of Sayreville.

The Senate approved its version, S2445. Both bills authorize $1 million in bonds be redirected toward that project.

The Senate bill passed 23-15, and the Assembly bill by a vote of 42-30.

At least one lawmaker, Sen. Kevin O’Toole, criticized the legislation as an earmark. Sayreville flood control bill passes