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NJ A5072
NJ A5072Establishes bee-friendly habitat pilot program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $1 million.
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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
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
Establishes bee-friendly habitat pilot program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $1 million.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a one-year bee-friendly habitat pilot program in the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. The program will provide reimbursements of up to $250 for homeowners and $500 for businesses to convert their lawns into bee-friendly habitats that support pollinating bees. The bill appropriates $1 million for the program and requires the Department to develop guidelines, establish eligibility criteria, maintain an informational website, and submit a report on the program's effectiveness.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 06/01/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5072 |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 5/18/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5072_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AAN 5/18/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5072_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A9999/5072_I1.HTM |
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