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NJ S3996

NJ S3996
Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat.


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Introduced
06/26/2023
In Committee
06/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat. The DEP, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, will identify suitable State-owned lands, establish criteria for selecting appropriate entities to lease and manage the land, and adopt regulations to implement the program. The bill defines "pollinator habitat" as land developed and managed to provide feeding, nesting, and reproductive areas for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing (10:00:00 11/20/2023 Committee Room 6, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 11/20/2023)

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