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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Crossed Over
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Directs DEP to establish pollinator habitat program for closed landfills.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a program within its existing budget to encourage the owners or operators of closed landfills to transform them into habitats that support animal pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, using native plants where possible. The DEP is required to create guidelines and best practices for establishing and maintaining pollinator habitat on closed landfills within six months of the bill's effective date. Additionally, the DEP is tasked with seeking and encouraging corporate sponsorship and non-profit partnerships for the creation and maintenance of these pollinator habitats on closed landfills.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Clinton Calabrese (D)*,
Lisa Swain (D)*,
Chris Tully (D)*,
Roy Freiman (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Parker Space (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 06/01/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1888 |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1888_T1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1888_T2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AAN 5/18/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1888_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1888_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1888_I1.PDF |
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