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Bill > A3031
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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 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a program that encourages the owner or operator of a closed landfill to transform the landfill into habitat that supports animal pollinators using native plants where possible. The department is also required to create guidelines and best practices for establishing and maintaining pollinator habitats on closed landfills no later than six months following the effective date of this act. Furthermore, the department is required to seek and encourage corporate sponsorship and non-profit partnerships for the creation and maintenance of pollinator habitat on closed landfills. As defined in the bill, "animal pollinator" means any bee, butterfly, moth, wasp, fly, beetle, ant, hummingbird, bat, or animal that is known to pollinate plants. Further, "closed landfill" means any legacy landfill or closed sanitary landfill facility.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a program that encourages owners or operators of closed landfills, which are defined as legacy or closed sanitary landfill facilities, to convert these sites into habitats that support animal pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and bats, by using native plants whenever feasible. The DEP must also develop guidelines and best practices for establishing and maintaining these pollinator habitats on closed landfills within six months of the bill becoming law, and actively seek corporate sponsorships and partnerships with non-profit organizations to help fund and manage these projects.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Clinton Calabrese (D)*,
Lisa Swain (D)*,
Chris Tully (D)*,
Roy Freiman (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3031 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3031_I1.HTM |
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