S 3221 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes "New Jersey Invasive Species Task Force."

S 3221 establishes the New Jersey Invasive Species Task Force within the Department of Agriculture, composed of nine members including agency heads and four public appointees with invasive species expertise. The task force must study control methods, develop statewide prevention and restoration plans for ecosystems damaged by invasive species, and create a publicly accessible list of invasive species updated every three years. It is required to hold quarterly public meetings across all regions of New Jersey and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing invasive species impacts, spread pathways, and policy recommendations. The bill directly affects state agencies coordinating invasive species management and sets a framework for collaborative prevention and restoration efforts.
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Introduced May 13, 2024 Last action May 13, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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