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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill revises the membership of the Fish and Game Council in the Division of Fish and Wildlife without changing the council's size of 11 members. Under current law, three members are farmers recommended by the State agricultural convention, six members are sportsmen recommended by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, one member is the chair of the Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee, and one member is an individual who is knowledgeable in land-use management and soil conservation practices. The bill replaces three of the six sportsmen representative seats with three seats for individuals recommended by animal welfare organizations in this State, resulting in three sportsmen representatives and three animal-welfare representatives
AI Summary
This bill modifies the membership of the Fish and Game Council, which is part of the Division of Fish and Wildlife, without altering its total size of 11 members. Currently, the council includes three farmer representatives, six sportsmen representatives, the chair of the Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee, and one land-use and soil conservation expert. The bill replaces three of the six sportsmen seats with three seats for individuals recommended by animal welfare organizations, which are defined as non-profit, tax-exempt organizations focused on animal protection and advocacy. This change means the council will now have three farmer representatives, three sportsmen representatives, three animal welfare representatives, the endangered species committee chair, and the land-use expert.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S471 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/471_I1.HTM |
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