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NJ A1888

NJ A1888
Directs DEP to establish pollinator habitat program for closed landfills.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
06/01/2023
Crossed Over
05/25/2023
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 06/01/2023)

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