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NJ A5031
NJ A5031Requires DOT to consult Department of Agriculture and County Agriculture Development Boards when developing transportation capital project list.
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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to consult with the Department of Agriculture (DOA) and County Agriculture Development Boards (county boards) when developing the Annual Transportation Capital Program. The bill requires the DOT to develop a methodology to account for the transportation infrastructure needs identified by the DOA and county boards, and to incorporate those needs into DOT management systems, the analytic tools used to evaluate the condition of transportation infrastructure, when identifying infrastructure projects for inclusion in the Annual Transportation Capital Program. The State has made significant investments into farmland preservation efforts. Additional investments must be made into the transportation infrastructure surrounding such farmland to preserve the productivity and viability of New Jersey farms. Investments in transportation infrastructure that benefits agriculture will help maintain farming as a viable industry in the State and provide net benefits to the economy as a whole.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to consult with the Department of Agriculture (DOA) and County Agriculture Development Boards when developing the Annual Transportation Capital Program. The bill also requires the DOT to develop a methodology to account for the transportation infrastructure needs identified by the DOA and county boards, and to incorporate those needs into the DOT's infrastructure management systems when identifying potential projects for the Annual Transportation Capital Program. The purpose is to ensure that investments in transportation infrastructure that benefit agriculture are made to help maintain farming as a viable industry in the state and provide economic benefits.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/10/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5031 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A9999/5031_I1.HTM |
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