New JerseyNew Jersey commission would plan ways to grow native seed supply and use
A New Jersey commission would study native seed supply, demand, and possible public uses, then recommend ways to increase production and use.
What it does
A state commission would study native seed supply and demand, barriers, and possible public projects, then recommend ways to increase production and use. It would report within a year after organizing and end 30 days after submitting its report.
Argument forThe review could help public agencies and growers find seed shortages and identify public projects where native seeds may be useful.
Argument againstAgencies could face extra work reviewing the commission’s recommendations and reporting which rules or other steps they may take.
More detail
A New Jersey Native Seed Commission would develop a plan to increase native seed production and use. The commission would assess seed supply and demand, barriers to production and use, and possible uses in public projects across New Jersey. The commission would make recommendations; this section does not require agencies or private groups to use native seeds. The commission must submit its report within one year after it organizes. It expires 30 days after submitting the report.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (39-0)Passed 2nd Chamber
- Oct 22Substituted for S4636
- Oct 8Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Sep 28Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy CommitteeMinor
- Jun 30Passed by the Assembly (79-0-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- Jun 15Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jan 13Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources CommitteeIntroduced
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