This bill appropriates a total of $55 million to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for capital and park development projects aimed at enhancing recreation and conservation efforts on state-administered lands. The funding is sourced from constitutionally dedicated corporation business tax (CBT) revenues, as well as accumulated interest earnings from the Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund and other Green Acres bond acts. Specifically, $50.3 million is allocated from the Preserve New Jersey Green Acres Fund, while an additional $4.7 million comes from various Green Acres funds. The bill outlines specific allocations for projects such as boating and fishing access, camping development, habitat enhancement, infrastructure repairs, and administration.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that allows the DEP to reallocate funds among the identified projects without requiring approval from the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, although written notification must be sent to key legislative leaders. The act also appropriates $41.2 million from the General Fund to support the implementation of these provisions. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate the development and maintenance of state parks, forests, and historic sites, thereby promoting public access to natural resources and enhancing environmental conservation efforts in New Jersey.