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NJ A1518
NJ A1518Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat.
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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 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 create a program allowing qualified individuals, local governments, non-profit organizations, or other entities to lease, develop, use, and manage suitable state-owned land as pollinator habitat, which is defined as an area developed to support pollinators like bees and butterflies. The DEP, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, will establish rules to identify appropriate state lands for this purpose and set criteria for selecting entities to manage these areas, ensuring the land is beneficial for the feeding, nesting, and reproduction of pollinators.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1518 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1518_I1.HTM |
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