This bill appropriates a total of $19,135,810 from various sources to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the purpose of funding projects related to land acquisition, development, and stewardship for recreation and conservation. Specifically, it allocates $9,588,905 from dedicated corporation business tax revenues to assist qualifying tax-exempt nonprofit organizations in acquiring and developing lands, as well as undertaking stewardship activities. The bill outlines specific projects eligible for funding, including various nonprofit organizations and their respective projects across multiple counties and municipalities, with a total of $5,701,800 designated for land acquisition, $3,578,105 for land development, and $309,000 for stewardship activities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the reappropriation of unexpended balances from previous funding sources, allowing for additional funding to qualifying projects that have previously received support. It also allocates $479,000 for administrative costs associated with the management of these funds and a further $10,067,905 from the General Fund to support the implementation of the act. The act is set to take effect immediately upon approval.