In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court says borrowing for operating expenses is legal to respond to COVID emergency. The full $9.9B might not be allowed.
All but two Democrats voted for the plan. No Republicans were for it and say they'll file suit ASAP to have it overturned for violating state constitution.
Language in the three-month budget enacted Tuesday directs the DEP to seek ideas for "cultural, recreational and local economic opportunities" in state parks.
The $7.7 billion in spending will keep the state operating through September. Big decisions about cuts, taxes and borrowing are due over the next three months.
Senate and Assembly are expected at the Statehouse Monday, for first time since March, for voting sessions that include a 3-month, $7.7 billion spending plan.
In a party-line vote, Assembly approves plan to patch over steep declines in government revenues by borrowing billions of dollars to pay current expenses.
A bill directs state to spend $35 million to provide up to $1,000 in cash assistance to immigrants who use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.