Senate Bill No. 59 mandates the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to develop a plan for beneficial use dredging by December 31, 2025. The plan must identify navigable channels suitable for dredging, wetlands that could effectively utilize the dredged sediment, and provide a projected cost and timeline for implementation. The Commissioner of DEEP is required to submit this plan to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by the same deadline.

The bill introduces new legal language, specifically stating that the plan must be developed as a new section effective from the date of passage. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text. The fiscal impact of the bill is expected to be negligible, as DEEP possesses the necessary resources and expertise to complete the plan without incurring additional costs.