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Introduced
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the "Agriculture Retention and Development Act" by creating alternate members on County Agriculture Development Boards (CADB) who are able to vote in the absence or disqualification of a voting member. This bill would require each CADB to have two alternate members, one of whom represents the general public and one of whom is actively engaged in farming. These alternate members would each serve for a term of four years and may vote in place of an appointed voting member of their respective appointment background, should a voting member be absent or disqualified. The alternate voting member may participate in discussions of the proceedings when not voting. The alternate member with a farming background would be appointed in the same manner as the four members actively engaged in farming, and the alternate member representing the general public would be appointed in the same manner as the three members representing the general public.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Agriculture Retention and Development Act to create two alternate voting members for each County Agriculture Development Board (CADB), which are local bodies responsible for agricultural land preservation and development. These alternate members, serving four-year terms, will be able to vote in place of a regular voting member if that member is absent or disqualified. One alternate will represent the general public and the other will be actively engaged in farming, mirroring the existing composition of the boards. The alternate member with a farming background will be appointed similarly to the farming representatives, and the public alternate will be appointed like the public representatives, ensuring that voting power remains balanced between these groups when regular members are unavailable.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4671 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A5000/4671_I1.HTM |
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