This bill amends the Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act by reallocating State aid designated for Ivy Hill Park from the City of Newark to the County of Essex. The original appropriation included $250,000 intended for the City of Newark specifically for a community center at Ivy Hill Park. The bill modifies this allocation to allow the County of Essex to utilize the funds for general park improvements rather than being restricted to community center expenses.
The changes in the bill include the insertion of "County of Essex - Ivy Hill Park" in place of "City of Newark" and the specification that the funds are for "General Park Improvements." The total State aid appropriation remains unchanged at $945,063,000, and the bill does not increase the overall appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2026. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.