NJ A3029

Bill

NJ A3029

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

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a leasing program for the lease, development, use, and management of appropriate and suitable State-owned land as pollinator habitat by any person, local government unit, nonprofit organization, or other entity that the DEP determines is qualified and appropriate to manage State-owned land for this purpose. The bill also directs the DEP, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, to adopt rules and regulations providing for: 1) the identification of State-owned lands that are appropriate and suitable for management as pollinator habitat; and 2) criteria for the selection of appropriate entities to lease, develop, use, and manage State-owned land for this purpose.

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 by qualified entities such as persons, local government units, and nonprofit organizations. The DEP, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, will identify suitable State-owned lands and set criteria for selecting appropriate entities to lease, develop, and manage these lands for pollinator habitat purposes.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Clinton Calabrese (D)*, Yvonne Lopez (D),

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3029

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3029
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3500/3029_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2810	Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat.	Senate Environment and Energy Hearing (10:00:00 11/20/2023 Committee Room 6, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ)	Carry Over
S259	Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee	Same As
S3996	Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat.	Senate Environment and Energy Hearing (10:00:00 11/20/2023 Committee Room 6, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ)	Carry Over

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