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NJ A2868
NJ A2868Provides supplemental appropriation of $250,000 for Deer-Resistant Native Species Propagation at Agricultural Experiment Station.
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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 supplements the fiscal year 2024 appropriations act to provide a $250,000 appropriation for Deer-Resistant Native Species Propagation at the Agricultural Experiment Station. This project will entail collecting cuttings and seeds of specific plants and woody shrubs, and developing propagation protocols for each plant. The project will involve plant specimens from various regions of the State with traits that may aid in reducing damage from deer to nurseries and other landscapes. New Jersey is home to an estimated 125,000 deer, however unchecked deer populations can pose numerous problems, including increased deer-vehicle collisions and damage to gardens, agricultural crops, and the natural forest ecosystem. While New Jersey allows limited hunting of deer to manage the population, the project funded by this appropriation would explore nonlethal, environmentally-friendly means of mitigating deer-related damage to the State's ecosystem.
AI Summary
This bill provides an additional $250,000 for the Agricultural Experiment Station to fund a project focused on propagating deer-resistant native plant species. This initiative, aimed at addressing issues caused by New Jersey's large deer population, such as damage to gardens and crops, involves collecting plant materials and developing methods to grow specific plants and woody shrubs that are less appealing to deer. The goal is to explore environmentally friendly, non-lethal strategies to reduce deer-related damage to landscapes and ecosystems, supplementing existing efforts to manage deer populations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources 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/A2868 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2868_I1.HTM |
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