A 3027 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes NJ Native Seed Commission to develop plan to increase production and use of native seeds in State.

This bill establishes the New Jersey Native Seed Commission within the Department of Agriculture to develop a plan increasing native seed production and use across state projects. The commission, composed of 9 members including agency heads and appointed stakeholders (like nursery reps, seed suppliers, and conservation experts), must submit its plan within one year. The plan will focus on boosting native seed availability for public land management, roadside landscaping, reforestation, and habitat restoration. The commission expires 30 days after submitting its final report.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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