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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would establish the "Jersey Native Plants Program" in the Department of Agriculture. The bill, as amended, requires the department, in conjunction with the State Board of Agriculture, to develop a program that would: (1) encourage and promote the sale of New Jersey native plants at retail garden centers and nurseries; (2) increase consumer awareness of the important role of native plants in the ecosystem through advertising campaigns and marketing programs; (3) provide for the dissemination of information about the variety and availability of New Jersey native plants; and (4) create a labeling program to identify native plants as "Jersey natives" similar to the Jersey Fresh and Jersey Grown programs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Jersey Native Plants Program" in the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. The program aims to encourage and promote the sale of New Jersey native plants at retail garden centers and nurseries, increase consumer awareness of the importance of native plants in the ecosystem, provide information about the availability of New Jersey native plants, and create a labeling program to identify native plants as "Jersey Natives" similar to the Jersey Fresh and Jersey Grown programs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
JoAnn Downey (D)*,
Eric Houghtaling (D)*,
John McKeon (D)*,
Ronald Dancer (R),
Mila Jasey (D),
Bill Moen (D),
Parker Space (R),
Last Action
Substituted by S83 (on 12/20/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A1580 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2000/1580_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2000/1580_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1580_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1580_I1.PDF |
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