Agriculture and Natural Resources

Assembly Bill 4338 · Designates Io moth as State Moth.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4340 · Directs DEP to establish three-year pilot program to permit for-hire vessels to fish for summer flounder in Delaware waters pursuant to Delaware regulations.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4376 · Clarifies definition of agricultural deed restriction.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4377 · Directs State Board of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture to develop and adopt certain terms and standards concerning local agricultural and horticultural products.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4378 · Allows collection of seeds from wild native plants.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4379 · Directs DOH to issue guidance concerning food safety at farmers markets.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4380 · Establishes multi-species depredation permit.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4381 · Establishes "Jersey Canned Goods Program."

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4382 · Establishes "Jersey Frozen Foods Program."

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4383 · Requires issuance of food vouchers in "Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program" in multiple monetary denominations; establishes pilot program to allow Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program participants to obtain shares of farm products from community

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4364 · Permits wineries to produce hard cider.

Sent March 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4365 · Permits farm wineries to create alternating proprietorship for production of wine.

Sent March 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

Assembly Bill 4366 · Exempts certain plenary winery licensees from filing requirements imposed on retail sellers of litter-generating products.

Sent March 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4367 · Authorizes annual issuance of permit to sell alcoholic beverages at seasonal farm market.

Sent March 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4368 · Creates viticulture trail tourist directional signs.

Sent March 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4369 · Revises acreage requirement for plenary winery licenses; permits certain holders of plenary winery licenses to hold plenary retail consumption licenses.

Sent March 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4370 · Authorizes issuance of craft distillery license to certain other alcoholic beverage manufacturing licensees.

Sent March 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4308 · Requires mental health evaluation for all animal cruelty offenders; designated as "Shyanne's Law."

Sent March 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 573 · Establishes apprentice firearm hunting license and apprentice bow and arrow license.*

Sent March 19, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 95 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2057 · Prohibits certain possession, sale, offering for sale, trade or distribution of shark fins.

Sent March 19, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 270 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4298 · Requires institutions of higher education to offer cats and dogs no longer used for educational, research, or scientific purposes to animal rescue organizations for adoption.

Sent March 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4302 · Requires posting of signs warning of presence of, and potential danger caused by, duckweed on water bodies in public parks.

Sent March 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4266 · Revises criteria for determining whether dog is vicious or potentially dangerous.

Sent March 2, 2015 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4179 · Prohibits use of snares in trapping of wildlife.

Sent February 12, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4146 · Authorizes DEP and NJ Marine Fisheries Council to regulate taking and management of striped bass; establishes interim taking restrictions.

Sent February 5, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4092 · Imposes certain registration and reporting requirements to prevent illegal trade of tigers.

Sent January 13, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4093 · Prohibits certain possession, sale, offering for sale, trade or distribution of shark fins.

Sent January 13, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 335 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4055 · Prohibits NJ State Forest Nursery from undercutting private nurseries by selling forestation stock below average market price.

Sent January 12, 2015 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4064 · Allows qualifying counties and municipalities to become "agriculture development counties" and "agriculture development municipalities" and provides certain associated resulting benefits therefrom to encourage, protect, and preserve agriculture and relate

Sent January 12, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4079 · Directs Department of Agriculture to publish on its website "New Jersey Gleaning Week" and "Farmers Against Hunger Day" page.

Sent January 12, 2015 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4025 · Creates "Fishing Buddy License."

Sent December 18, 2014 · Reported out after 95 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4017 · Requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters, or food boxes in certain areas located in black bear habitat under certain circumstances, including garbage collection, and prohibits certain actions that would result in feeding of black bears.

Sent December 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3977 · Establishes animal cruelty offenses pertaining to chaining or other restraint of animals.

Sent December 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3897 · Allows nonprofit organizations to serve food made from wild game animals at charity and fundraising events and meetings.

Sent December 4, 2014 · Reported out after 109 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3927 · Requires drivers to slow down before passing slow moving vehicles; establishes Statewide educational campaign on rural roadway safety; updates agriculture-related motor vehicle laws to reflect current industry practices.

Sent December 4, 2014 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3932 · Provides diamondback terrapins protection as nongame indigenous species.

Sent December 4, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3944 · Requires DEP to adopt regulations to allow cultivation of commercial shellfish species in certain coastal and inner harbor waters for research, educational, or restoration purposes; requires community engagement process for revision therof.*

Sent December 4, 2014 · Reported out after 158 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3847 · Requires certified animal control officers and animal cruelty investigators to engage in continuing education.

Sent October 23, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3860 · Clarifies provisions with regard to pet trusts.

Sent October 23, 2014 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3829 · Permits agriculture-related events on preserved farmland.

Sent October 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 991 · Establishes mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for harming or threatening to harm animal owned or used by a law enforcement agency or a search and rescue dog.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3740 · Creates cidery and meadery license.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1341 · Establishes penalty for failure to include bittering agent in antifreeze.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3588 · Clarifies that piercing or tattooing animals constitutes needless mutilation and animal cruelty.

Sent September 11, 2014 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3596 · Establishes crimes of dog fighting and leader of a dog fighting network; amends RICO to add leader of a dog fighting network.

Sent September 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 91 days

Assembly Bill 3598 · Provides discounted hunting and trapping license, permit, and stamp fees for senior citizens.

Sent September 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3609 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain game birds to certain persons licensed to operate semiwild shooting preserves.

Sent September 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3502 · Exempts guide dogs and service dogs temporarily placed in foster homes from dog licensing and registration tag requirements.*

Sent July 11, 2014 · Reported out after 90 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3452 · Regulates planting and sale of running bamboo.**

Sent June 26, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 123 days · then passed the General Assembly

Senate Bill 771 · Modifies powers and allocation of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.*

Sent June 26, 2014 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 2021 · Exempts certain temporary farm structures from permit and transition area requirements of "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act."

Sent June 26, 2014 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3427 · Authorizes free fishing licenses for persons with disabilities.

Sent June 23, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1870 · Establishes additional requirements, and penalties for failure to comply, concerning information to be provided to persons purchasing cats or dogs from pet shops. *

Sent June 23, 2014 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3398 · "Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Act;" establishes licensure requirements for wildlife rehabilitators.

Sent June 12, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3381 · Expands acts of animal cruelty to include theft or release of animal during burglary.

Sent June 9, 2014 · Reported out after 122 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3267 · Allows counties and municipalities to use open space trust funds for remediation of collapsed mine shafts and sinkholes on property owned by county or municipality.

Sent June 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3306 · Establishes additional requirements, and penalties for failure to comply, concerning information to be provided to persons purchasing cats or dogs from pet shops. *

Sent June 5, 2014 · Reported out after 109 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3318 · Expands definition of "acquisition," for purposes of county and municipal open space trust funds, to include demolition, removal of debris, and restoration of lands being acquired.

Sent June 5, 2014 · Reported out after 252 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3246 · Requires timeframe of standardbred mare residing in New Jersey breeding farm be inclusive of foaling instead of between foal's conception and birth.

Sent May 22, 2014 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3257 · Provides that certain field sports conducted or occurring in agricultural production area in pinelands area constitute low intensity recreational use under pinelands comprehensive management plan.***

Sent May 22, 2014 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3261 · Designates Dept. of Agriculture as sole agency to administer "Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program."

Sent May 22, 2014 · Reported out after 158 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3262 · Requires DEP to obtain approval from Secretary of Agriculture prior to levying penalties against farmers.

Sent May 22, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3263 · Directs DOT, NJTA, and SJTA to permit certain wineries to participate in certain sign programs on freeways, interstate highways, and toll roads.

Sent May 22, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3133 · Requires DEP to establish "private wildlife habitat certification program"; creates affirmative defense against municipal nuisance ordinances for properties certified under the program.

Sent May 15, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 161 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3219 · Establishes tiered-preference system for purchase of agricultural products by school districts.

Sent May 15, 2014 · Reported out after 165 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3220 · Concerns promotion and protection of agriculture.

Sent May 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3101 · Modifies "inherently beneficial use" definition for purposes of zoning variance to discourage siting of wind and solar energy facilities on agricultural land and open space.

Sent May 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3117 · Authorizes increase in number of wild turkey hunting permits when appropriate.

Sent May 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3118 · Requires establishment and implementation in certain circumstances of wildlife management plans for open space and farmland. *

Sent May 8, 2014 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3119 · Clarifies that use of propane-powered noise making device is allowed as non-lethal method of wildlife control on farmland.

Sent May 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3120 · Requires Fish and Game Council to establish summer bow and arrow hunting season.

Sent May 8, 2014 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3121 · Authorizes issuance of multi-species depredation permit for wildlife control on farmland.

Sent May 8, 2014 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3124 · Exempts certain temporary farm structures from permit and transition area requirements of "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act."

Sent May 8, 2014 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3125 · Prohibits knowingly selling or planting certain invasive plant species.*

Sent May 8, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 168 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3126 · Clarifies sales tax collection responsibilities of horse-boarding businesses in New Jersey; makes change retroactive to October 1, 2006.

Sent May 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2938 · Permits municipalities to contract with animal and humane societies which engage in animal foster care.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 199 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2939 · Restores State fiscal year 2011 reductions to Garden State Preservation Trust payments in lieu of taxes; appropriates $3,400,000 to DCA.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2954 · Designates blueberry pie as the New Jersey State Dessert.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2959 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping for certain retired military personnel.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2960 · Repeals State moratorium prohibiting taking of horseshoe crabs from State waters.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2961 · Establishes penalty for failure to include bittering agent in antifreeze.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 199 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2971 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service, and their immediate family members.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3014 · Establishes animal cruelty offense concerning certain use of exotic, non-domestic, or wild animals in traveling performances and exhibitions.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3031 · Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3032 · Revises animal cruelty offenses involving neglect and abuse, and the penalties therefor; repeals appropriate sections of law.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3033 · Revises animal cruelty offenses involving neglect, care and euthanasia of impounded animals, and the penalties therefor.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3034 · Establishes process for recovering cost of caring for animals involved in animal cruelty violations.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 437 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3035 · Establishes cruelly restraining a dog as a criminal and civil animal cruelty offense.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3036 · Revises animal cruelty offenses and penalties concerning animal abandonment and failure to report injuring certain animals with a motor vehicle; increases civil penalties for certain other animal cruelty offenses.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3037 · Establishes crimes of dog fighting and leader of a dog fighting network, and updates crime of animal fighting; amends RICO concerning dog fighting.**

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 262 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3039 · Establishes commercial deer harvesting license and allows commercial harvest of deer.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3049 · Revises animal cruelty offenses concerning abuse, abandonment, neglect, and improper euthanizing of animals, increases criminal and civil penalties therefor; establishes such penalties for new offenses; repeals conflicting sections of law.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3051 · Requires Pinelands Commission to designate North American fox grape as native Pinelands plant within special agricultural production areas.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3058 · Extends for five years expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres program and farmland preservation program for lands in Highlands Region; makes change to special appraisal process for certain farmers. *

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2917 · Provides that preserved farmland may be sold by the State or a local government unit only to established farmers and restricts size of farmer residence which may be built thereon.

Sent March 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2903 · Establishes licensing program in Department of Agriculture for farmed deer and other cervids.

Sent March 13, 2014 · Reported out after 228 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2905 · "Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Act"; establishes licensure requirements for wildlife rehabilitators.

Sent March 13, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2913 · Designates Black Swallowtail butterfly as State Butterfly.

Sent March 13, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 224 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2780 · Prohibits DEP from reducing fishing quotas established by federal or regional entities, unless authorized by law.

Sent March 10, 2014 · Reported out after 378 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2783 · Transfers administration of certain nutrition programs to Department of Agriculture.

Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2785 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for fish and wildlife management and conservation.

Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2786 · Authorizes special striped bass license plate.*

Sent March 10, 2014 · Reported out after 378 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2839 · "New Jersey Rural Microenterprise Act." *

Sent March 10, 2014 · Reported out after 231 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2863 · Dedicates up to $150,000 annually of fees collected at Island Beach State Park to special fund to be used to support certain park programs, and makes an appropriation from the fund.

Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2874 · Provides counties and municipalities with additional discretion when leasing public land for agricultural or horticultural use.

Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2875 · Clarifies law regarding local public contract specifications and leases of public land for agricultural or horticultural use.

Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 998 · Directs State Board of Agriculture and Dept. of Agriculture to adopt regulations concerning confinement of pregnant sows during gestation.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 217 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 2765 · Provides that farm, farmstand, or other agricultural operation selling firewood obtained from property other than seller's shall not be considered a lumber yard.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Reported out after 244 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2705 · Changes title of animal cruelty investigator to "municipal humane law enforcement officer" and defines term in statute.

Sent February 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2729 · Clarifies that fishing license is not required to fish at a private community lake.

Sent February 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2736 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain employers engaged in farming operations.

Sent February 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2738 · Clarifies law concerning the advertising and promoting of NJ farm products.

Sent February 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2623 · Revises animal cruelty provisions concerning euthanizing and impoundment of animals, and provisions for court disposition of seized animals; establishes civil penalty for improper euthanizing of animals; repeals conflicting sections of law.

Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2636 · Transfers New Jersey State Forestry Services and related entities to Department of Agriculture.

Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2637 · Prohibits DEP from charging fee for mobile sportfishing vehicle permit to any NJ resident who is a veteran, active military member, former or current member of the NJ National Guard or Reserve, or a volunteer emergency worker.

Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2641 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support farm to school and school gardens programs.

Sent February 20, 2014 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2642 · Allows contributions to "New Jersey Farm to School Program.*

Sent February 20, 2014 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2643 · Establishes "Best in New Jersey 'Farm to School' Awards Program" to annually recognize the best farm to school programs implemented by a school or school district.

Sent February 20, 2014 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2644 · Directs the Dept. of Agriculture to establish a clearinghouse website for farmers to offer produce and dairy products for use by school breakfast programs, school lunch programs, and food banks.*

Sent February 20, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2654 · Removes monk parakeet from list of potentially dangerous species.

Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2684 · Establishes Menhaden Personal Use and Limited Sale License, and permits use of certain gear for taking of menhaden.

Sent February 20, 2014 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2485 · Requires voter registration forms be made available when applying for hunting, fishing, or trapping license.

Sent February 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2500 · Directs State Board of Agriculture and Dept. of Agriculture to adopt regulations concerning confinement of pregnant sows during gestation.

Sent February 10, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 234 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2508 · Establishes forest harvest demonstration program in pinelands area.

Sent February 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2511 · Authorizes the State, with prior approval by the State House Commission, to use eminent domain power to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes provided lands are protective of drinking water sources.

Sent February 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2547 · Creates new offenses and penalties regarding animal fighting.

Sent February 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 304 days

Assembly Bill 2565 · Modifies powers and allocation of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.*

Sent February 10, 2014 · Reported out after 241 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2284 · Establishes recreational fishing license plate; dedicates fees to coastal fishing research.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2285 · Authorizes free State park and forest admission and free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for persons with certain types of military service.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2288 · Establishes minimum criminal penalties for animal cruelty offenses.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2297 · Authorizes lease of DEP and locally owned historic buildings and structures and public-private partnerships to facilitate their maintenance and use.*

Sent February 6, 2014 · Reported out after 371 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2302 · Establishes an animal abuser registration system.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2389 · Prohibits persons convicted of animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises; designated as "Moose's Law."*

Sent February 6, 2014 · Reported out after 228 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2400 · Prohibits harassment of farmers engaged in farming operations.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2402 · Increases minimum civil fine for harassing person taking wildlife and increases criminal penalty for subsequent offenses.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2410 · Removes statutory limitation on number of permits that may be issued by Division of Fish and Wildlife for the taking of beaver.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2422 · Specifies bringing minor to animal fight as crime of third degree; establishes civil penalty therefor.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 308 days

Assembly Bill 2423 · Establishes exemption for solar panel installation in certain wetland areas on farmland.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2426 · Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to establish limited transfer of development rights program for permanent retirement of certain residential development rights on preserved farmland.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2427 · Authorizes subdivision of certain preserved farms into smaller preserved farms under certain circumstances.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2432 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

Assembly Bill 2443 · Establishes certain apprentice hunting licenses.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 501 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2453 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2195 · Authorizes expenditures from open space trust funds to develop or maintain recreation and conservation land although the land was not acquired by the municipality.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2198 · Permits wineries to operate salesrooms in certain municipalities with restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2204 · Permits restaurants without a liquor license to advertise that they are BYOB or a winery salesroom.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2228 · Establishes certain requirements for trapping of snapping turtles.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2231 · Allows for sale of municipally owned preserved open space under certain circumstances to homeowners displaced as a result of severe repetitive loss events.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 112 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 138 · Increases membership of Fish and Game Council and clarifies it has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 156 · Requires Department of Agriculture to post on its website certain information regarding State's farm to school program.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 201 · Requires court to issue animal protective orders against persons found guilty of abusing animals.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 266 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 210 · The " Responsible Pesticide Use Reduction Recognition Act."

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 211 · "Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 221 · Revises definition of "necessary care" in the State's animal cruelty law to include more specific requirements.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 238 · Requires DEP to establish artificial reef plan for commercial and recreational fishing.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 241 · Establishes restrictions and requirements for use of fishing gear and conch, fishing, and lobster pots on artificial reefs.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 394 · Authorizes Sunday bow hunting on federal military installations and William J. Hughes Technical Center.*

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 329 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 529 · Exempts from sales and use tax sale of pet medications; designated as "Fritz's Law."

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 83 days

Assembly Bill 530 · Designates corn as New Jersey State Grain.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 535 · Reestablishes certain historic driving privileges afforded holders of agricultural driver's licenses in operating farm equipment and vehicles.*

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 537 · Requires use of highest appraisal value as offer price for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 543 · Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 249 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 548 · Designates bison as agricultural livestock.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 550 · Establishes program authorizing lease of historic buildings and structures in State parks, forests, and wildlife management areas.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 552 · Allows commercial farmer to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees of defending against unreasonable complaints under "Right to Farm Act."

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 284 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 554 · Requires accountability of NJSPCA and county societies for prevention of cruelty to animals to Attorney General and county prosecutors, respectively.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 555 · Changes membership of, and election process for, NJSPCA board of trustees.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 558 · Revises law concerning disposition of assets of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals that has dissolved or has had its charter revoked, canceled, or suspended.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 597 · Establishes procedure for notification to, and review by, municipalities of certain grant and loan applications for acquisition or development of lands for recreation and conservation purposes.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 611 · Specifies failure to restrain a cat, dog, or other domestic companion animal while the animal is riding in a motor vehicle is not cruel or inhumane transport.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 703 · Prohibits cultivation or production of marijuana on preserved farmland and eligibility for farmland assessment of any land used for such purposes.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 717 · Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 723 · Provides immunity from civil liability for persons performing animal rescue and authorizes formation of emergency animal rescue response units.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 737 · Dedicates up to $400,000 annually of fees collected at Island Beach and Liberty State Parks to special funds to be used to support certain park programs, and makes appropriations from the funds.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 784 · Provides for payment to small municipalities, in certain cases, of certain penalty moneys assessed for violations of fish and game laws.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 798 · Authorizes immediate euthanasia of impounded stray animals that are injured or ill beyond hope of recovery.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1008 · Provides totally disabled persons with discount on hunting license fees.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1023 · Authorizes placement of involved animal with animal welfare agency or similar entity pending adjudication of alleged animal cruelty violation when not adjudicated in seven days.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 266 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1129 · Extends "Right to Farm" protections to cultivation or production of marijuana for medical use; permits such activity on preserved farmland; prohibits county or municipal interference with such activity.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1145 · Prohibits possession and sale of shark fins.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1167 · Allocates at least $100 million from Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund for coastal and inland Blue Acres land acquisition projects in flood-prone areas.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1191 · Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1208 · Recodifies offenses against animals under State criminal code; increases degree of crime for certain offenses.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1217 · Prohibits sale of any dog by kennel, pet shop or other retail establishment without name, address and phone number of person providing dog thereto; establishes $500 fine for each violation.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1218 · Directs DHSS to adopt regulations prohibiting overcrowding of animals in kennels, pet shops and other retail establishments; establishes penalties.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1221 · Establishes NJ Animal Abuser Registry.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1222 · The "Healthy Puppies and Kittens Assurance Act."

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 112 days

Assembly Bill 1244 · Permits sale of home-baked goods under certain circumstances.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1272 · Extends "Right to Farm" protection to certain agricultural tourism acttivities and events; requires adoption of agricultural management practices therefor; permits special occasion events that promote agricultural tourism conducted at wineries under certa

Sent January 16, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 67 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1275 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1291 · Establishes trunk fighting as animal cruelty offense and crime of the third degree.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1294 · Extends Right to Farm Act protections to commercial beekeepers, with some restrictions.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1295 · Establishes exclusive State regulatory authority over apiary activities and allows for delegation of monitoring and enforcement authority to municipalities.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1296 · Establishes penalty for destruction of man-made native bee hive.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1305 · Establishes certain requirements for a State entity planting vegetation in certain circumstances; provides for NJ businesses providing such vegetation.**

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1373 · Prohibits use or sale of neonicotinoid pesticides.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1434 · Allows processing of wild striped bass caught out of State for sale out of State.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1435 · Allows sale of wild striped bass caught outside of NJ.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1509 · Establishes liability for harm caused by defective trees.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1552 · Directs State acquisition of Troy Meadows Natural Area, Morris County, for recreation and conservation purposes and designates it as natural area and wildlife sanctuary.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1580 · Amends law concerning application, sale, and use of fertilizer to exempt organic fertilizer from certain requirements.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1592 · The "Preserve New Jersey Act of 2013"; implements constitutional dedication of sales tax revenue for open space, including flood prone areas, farmland, and historic preservation purposes.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1593 · Imposes water consumption and diversion user fees to fund open space and farmland preservation projects.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1604 · The "Green Acres, Water Supply and Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2014," authorizes bonds for $200 million; appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1607 · Requires disclosure of original purchase price for land to be sold to a county, county agriculture development board, or municipality for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1613 · Prohibits persons violating animal cruelty law from owning, keeping, or harboring animals; requires DHSS establish and maintain website list of such persons.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1705 · Appropriates $3,279,459 from 2009 Historic Preservation Fund to NJ Historic Trust for grant to Proprietary House Association for historic preservation purposes.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1721 · "Blue Acres Floodplain Protection and Home Elevation Bond Act of 2013," authorizes bonds for $100 million, and appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1753 · "Water Supply Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Act."

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1769 · Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1775 · Establishes forest stewardship program for State-owned lands.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1796 · Prohibits school district from denying student school breakfast or school lunch because payment is in arrears without prior notice to parent.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 53 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1812 · Extends protections of the new vehicle "lemon law" to new farm tractors purchased or leased in New Jersey.*

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1814 · Establishes animal cruelty offense of cruel confinement of a gestating pig.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1882 · Authorizes deer hunting with firearm on Sundays on private property.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1897 · Prohibits enforcement, for a period of 12 months, of homeowners' association bylaws prohibiting domesticated animals if owner is FEMA designated displaced individual following emergency declaration by President or Governor.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1955 · Revises penalty for destruction of, or damage to, trees, saplings, shrubs or other plants; repeals current law thereon.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1958 · Concerns exemptions from permits for certain agricultural activities under "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act". *

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 284 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1959 · Establishes farm brewery and winery-brewery beverage license and permits farm wineries to produce hard cider.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1960 · Creates cooperative farm winery licenses.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1964 · Permits wineries to sell wine at certain farm markets.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1965 · Permits a farm income averaging credit under the New Jersey gross income tax.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1980 · Establishes farmland preservation inheritance tax deduction program within Department of Agriculture.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2029 · Replaces NJ Wine Industry Advisory Council with NJ Wine Board and establishes new duties and authorizes revenue-producing activities.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2107 · Clarifies that the domestic pigeon (Rock Pigeon) is not protected by law.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2122 · Prohibits feeding of black bears and requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters, or food boxes in certain areas located in bear habitat and under certain circumstances, including garbage collection.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2139 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2152 · Increases penalties for violations of certain pet shop laws and regulations.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 669 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2153 · Imposes civil penalty for the exhibition or use in performance of a living bear, elephant, lion or tiger.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 39 days

Assembly Bill 2180 · Designates Common Eastern Bumble Bee as New Jersey State Native Pollinator.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2182 · Extends "Right to Farm" protection to certain agricultural tourism activities and events; requires adoption of agricultural management practices therefor; and permits special occasion events that promote agricultural tourism to be conducted under certain

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days