Bill > A6055

This bill revises the membership composition of the Fish and Game Council in the Division of Fish and Wildlife, maintaining the total council size of 11 members while changing the representation. Currently, the council includes three farmer representatives recommended by the State agricultural convention, six sportsmen representatives recommended by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, one member who is the chair of the Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee, and one member knowledgeable in land-use management and soil conservation practices. The bill replaces three of the six sportsmen seats with three seats for individuals recommended by animal welfare organizations, defined as not-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations primarily focused on animal protection, care, and advocacy. The geographic distribution requirements remain unchanged, with representatives still chosen from specific county groupings in New Jersey. Each council member will continue to be appointed by the Governor with Senate consent and serve a four-year term. The bill aims to diversify the council's perspective by introducing representation from animal welfare organizations alongside existing agricultural and sportsmen representatives.

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