Agriculture and Natural Resources

Assembly Bill 4846 · Revises and expands laws on trespass and vandalism on agricultural and horticultural lands.*

Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4847 · Authorizes award of reasonable costs and attorney fees to farmers prevailing in certain farm management disputes.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4849 · Clarifies law concerning circumstances in which members of Pinelands Commission may vote.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4783 · Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for certain veterans, military personnel, first responders, and police.

Sent May 11, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4785 · Directs DEP to designate areas in each State park and forest for construction of bat houses.

Sent May 11, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4787 · Authorizes alternate members for farmers on State Agriculture Development Committee.

Sent May 11, 2017 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4788 · Creates alternate voting members on county agriculture development boards.

Sent May 11, 2017 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4720 · Authorizes hunters to wear hunter's hot pink caps and outer garments as alternative to hunter's orange.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4722 · Establishes certain requirements concerning animal rescue organizations, breeders, importation of cats and dogs, and sale or adoption of cats and dogs; revises shelter and pound law.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4723 · Requires spaying or neutering of cats or dogs prior to sale or other release from animal rescue organization facility, kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4646 · Prohibits certain activities impacting animal and plant species that are of special concern, rare, threatened, or endangered on State-owned lands, and codifies DEP's "Landscape Project" concerning critical habitat.

Sent February 28, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4647 · Limits "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption for certain forestry activities to privately owned lands.

Sent February 28, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4603 · Provides corporation business tax credit to taxpayers that develop qualified native pollinator habitat on undeveloped property.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4604 · Provides corporation business tax credit to public utilities that develop qualified native pollinator habitat in their rights of way.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4605 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to farmers who develop qualified native pollinator habitat on farms.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4606 · Directs DEP to designate native bee nesting habitat areas in each State park and forest.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4629 · 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 February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4634 · Clarifies and expands liability protections for food donations and gleaning activities.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4639 · Requires person convicted of theft of bee hive to pay pecuniary damages and perform community service.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4594 · Authorizes active duty military to fish in freshwaters without license or trout stamp.

Sent February 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4577 · Concerning sale and processing of wild striped bass caught out of State.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4580 · Appropriates $2,900,000 from "2009 Farmland Preservation Fund" for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4581 · Appropriates $22,385,743 to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4582 · Appropriates $32.5 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for county planning incentive grants.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4583 · Appropriates $2,988,859 from 2009 Historic Preservation Fund and constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to provide capital preservation grants for certain historic preservation projects.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4584 · Appropriates $7,500,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for planning incentive grants to municipalities for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4553 · Establishes restrictions and conditions for certain owners of preserved farmland to reacquire development rights for limited area of preserved farmland.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4558 · Establishes "Best Use of Ugly Produce Award Program."

Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4488 · Appropriates $3 million from General Fund to Dept. of Agriculture for financial assistance to farmers whose crops have been affected by Dickeya dianthicola disease and for related research.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4489 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to develop and implement beginning farmer mentoring program in cooperation with certain agricultural and educational organizations and entities.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4490 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to persons hiring beginning farmers to perform custom farming.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4491 · Establishes "New Farmers Improvement Grant Program" to provide matching grants for farm improvements to beginning farmers.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4492 · Requires NJEDA to establish loan program to assist beginning farmers in financing capital purchases.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4493 · Establishes Garden State Young Farmers Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4494 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to persons leasing agricultural land to beginning farmers.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4471 · The "Compassionate Care Pet Protection Act."

Sent January 10, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1602 · Modifies powers and allocation of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.

Sent December 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2076 · Requires pesticide applicator to notify beekeeper when applying pesticide within three miles of registered honey or native beehive or beeyard.

Sent December 19, 2016 · Reported out after 350 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4416 · Provides limited civil liability immunity to farmers hosting agritourism activities.

Sent December 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4426 · Provides tax credits to vineyards and wineries for qualified capital expenses.

Sent December 15, 2016 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4427 · Establishes loan program and provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for establishment of new vineyards and wineries.

Sent December 15, 2016 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4386 · "Nosey's Law"; prohibits use of elephants and other wild or exotic animals in traveling animal acts.*

Sent December 12, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 367 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4392 · Requires certified animal control officers and animal cruelty investigators to engage in continuing education.

Sent December 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4351 · Permits, and establishes requirements for, sale of cottage food products.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

Assembly Bill 4363 · Creates "Nourishing Young Minds Initiative Fund" in Dept. of Agriculture to help pay for child food and nutrition programs.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 45 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4325 · Allows Dept. of Agriculture to sell Internet advertisements on its website as pilot program.

Sent November 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2454 · Provides for cost of care of animals involved in animal cruelty violations while being held pending disposition of violation.*

Sent November 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4285 · "Pedals' Law"; prohibits hunting and establishes non-lethal control program for black bear for five years; prohibits certain actions that result in feeding of bears and requires use of bear-resistant containers; dumpsters, and food boxes in bear habitat.

Sent October 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4313 · Establishes endangerment of a domestic companion animal as an animal cruelty offense.

Sent October 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4265 · Requires certain notification prior to mosquito spraying applications.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 2508 · "Nosey's Law"; prohibits use of elephants and other wild or exotic animals in traveling animal acts.*

Sent October 20, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 420 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4118 · Authorizes annual issuance of permit to sell alcoholic beverages at seasonal farm market.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4236 · Provides civil liability immunity to nonprofit organizations engaged in gleaning activities on agricultural land.

Sent October 7, 2016 · Reported out after 241 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4221 · Creates Ethnic Produce Task Force.

Sent October 6, 2016 · Reported out after 242 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4143 · Provides for confiscation and forfeiture of animals involved in animal cruelty violations, and for cost of their care while being held.

Sent September 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4160 · Permits certain deer control activities; prohibits deer feeding; and establishes check-off donation on hunting license applications to support venison donation program.

Sent September 19, 2016 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4102 · Appropriates $60,000 to NJ Department of Agriculture for Soil Conservation District Supervisors' travel and per diem costs.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2078 · Requires training for pesticide applicators and operators concerning pollinating bees.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 445 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3999 · Enables collection of voluntary contributions for Jersey Fresh Program through gross income tax returns.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 81 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4024 · Appropriates $1 million to DEP for grants to county mosquito control agencies.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 63 · Revises "Pet Purchase Protection Act" to establish new requirements for pet dealers and pet shops.*

Sent June 30, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 137 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3989 · Allows use of stand-up paddleboards for fishing on lakes in wildlife management areas.

Sent June 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3919 · Limits certain State and nonprofit open space acquisitions in municipalities.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3899 · Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.

Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 151 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3836 · Permits farm income averaging credit under the New Jersey gross income tax.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3777 · Allows relocation of certain exceptions from deed restrictions on preserved farmland.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3787 · Establishes NJ "Landowner of the Year" award program.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Reported out after 143 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3820 · Allows animal facilities to use artificial turf in outdoor enclosures without restrictions.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3698 · Establishes NJ Water Supply and Pharmaceutical Product Study Commission.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3732 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to authorize and advise food hubs.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3735 · Establishes requirements for sale and planting of running bamboo.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 147 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3737 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3757 · Creates rights of action for pecuniary damages against person committing certain harm to domestic companion animal.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3682 · Permits animal facilities to use artificial turf in outdoor enclosures.

Sent May 12, 2016 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 301 · Restores State fiscal year 2011 reductions to Garden State Preservation Trust payments in lieu of taxes; appropriates $3,400,000 to DCA.

Sent May 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3618 · Establishes requirements for sale of home baked goods or cottage foods. *

Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 242 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3636 · Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for rescue of animal from motor vehicle under inhumane conditions.*

Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 214 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3638 · Establishes animal cruelty offense of animal hoarding; requires mental health counseling for all animal cruelty offenders.

Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 214 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3645 · Requires breeders or other providers of dogs to pet shops to certify compliance with DOH breeding and care regulations; prohibits pet shop sale of dogs without certification; requires inspections and reallocation of dog license revenues to fund enforcemen

Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3668 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for volunteer emergency workers and persons with certain types of military service.

Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3505 · Prohibits baiting for black bear during authorized bear hunt and requires use of bear-resistant dumpsters and food boxes at certain campgrounds and camping facilities.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3506 · Authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinance regulating storage or disposal of food waste or other bear-attractant refuse.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3527 · Removes black bear from list of game species.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 192 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3545 · Establishes certain practices as animal cruelty; prohibits animal cruelty violators from working with animals; requires registry and operating requirements for cat and dog breeders and animal rescue organizations.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3414 · Requires Dept. of Agriculture to create clearinghouse website for vendors to provide surplus food to charities in State.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3421 · Establishes an animal abuser registry.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3397 · Directs DEP to classify neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3398 · Requires pesticide applicator to notify beekeeper when applying pesticide within three miles of registered honey or native beehive or beeyard.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Reported out after 641 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3400 · Requires training for pesticide applicators and operators concerning pollinating bees.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Reported out after 641 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3403 · Designates Common Eastern Bumble Bee as New Jersey State Native Pollinator.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Reported out after 368 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3119 · 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 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3125 · Establishes New Jersey Eco-Ag Tourism Council.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3152 · Establishes requirements concerning necessary care of dogs, domestic companion animals, and service animals, and for tethering of dogs.***

Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3153 · Revises animal cruelty offenses involving neglect and abuse, and the penalties therefor; repeals appropriate sections of law.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3154 · Establishes cruelly restraining a dog as a criminal and civil animal cruelty offense.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Assembly Bill 3156 · Establishes minimum criminal penalties for animal cruelty offenses.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3157 · Establishes recreational fishing license plate; dedicates fees to coastal fishing research.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3159 · Permits municipalities to contract with animal and humane societies which engage in animal foster care.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3161 · 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 February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3162 · Revises animal cruelty offenses involving neglect, care and euthanasia of impounded animals, and the penalties therefor.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3164 · 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 February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3165 · Designates Dept. of Agriculture as sole agency to administer "Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program."

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3166 · Transfers administration of certain nutrition programs to Department of Agriculture.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3211 · Clarifies law concerning the advertising and promoting of NJ farm products.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 234 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3212 · Increases minimum civil fine for harassing person taking wildlife and increases criminal penalty for subsequent offenses.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3214 · Prohibits harassment of farmers engaged in farming operations.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3283 · Implements reporting requirements for agricultural tourism pilot program; creates task force.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3305 · Reduces residency requirement for resident hunting licenses from six months to 60 days.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3315 · 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 February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3316 · Establishes trunk fighting as animal cruelty offense and crime of the third degree.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3342 · Designates striped bass as New Jersey Saltwater Fish and redesignates brook trout as NJ State Freshwater Fish.*

Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 87 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3351 · Creates license to manufacture and sell hard cider and mead.*

Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3088 · Includes boarding of guard dogs in definition of kennel; increases license fees for kennels and pet shops.

Sent February 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2923 · Authorizes Sunday bow hunting on federal military installations and William J. Hughes Technical Center.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2949 · Provides diamondback terrapins protection as nongame indigenous species.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3030 · Establishes exemption for solar panel installation in certain wetland areas on farmland.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3031 · Prohibits NJ State Forest Nursery from undercutting private nurseries by selling forestation stock below average market price.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 384 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3032 · Authorizes subdivision of certain preserved farms into smaller preserved farms under certain circumstances.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3033 · 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 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3034 · Establishes procedures for registering equivalent of vicious or potentially dangerous dog relocated into State from out of State.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3044 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain game birds to certain persons licensed to operate semiwild shooting preserves.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3047 · Creates viticulture trail tourist directional signs.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 485 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3048 · Authorizes issuance of multi-species depredation permit for wildlife control on farmland.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3049 · Authorizes free State park and forest admission and free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for persons with certain types of military service.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3050 · Permits farm wineries to create alternating proprietorship for production of wine.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3051 · Establishes farmland preservation inheritance tax deduction program within Department of Agriculture.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3052 · Establishes Dept. of Agriculture cooking contest.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 111 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3053 · Directs the Div. of Travel and Tourism to publish on its website information of farm-to-table restaurants.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 111 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3054 · Establishes NJ "Farm-to-Table Restaurant" awards program.*

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 111 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3055 · Authorizes counties to issue promotional labeling for county agricultural products.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 240 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3056 · Requires DEP to establish voluntary guidelines for K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to reduce, recover, and recycle food waste; extends "Food Bank Good Samaritan Act" immunity protections to public and nonpublic schools.*

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 93 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3057 · Requires NJEDA to establish loan program for certain farming operation equipment purchases.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 240 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3058 · Establishes Farm to School Coordinating Council.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 216 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3059 · Establishes "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program."

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 216 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3060 · Allows qualified school to be called "New Jersey Farm Fresh School."

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 216 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3061 · Permits school participating in NJ "Farm to School" program to submit recipe for posting on Dept. of Agriculture website.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 216 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2591 · Imposes civil penalty for the exhibition or use in performance of a living bear, elephant, lion or tiger.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2594 · Establishes animal cruelty offense concerning certain use of exotic, non-domestic, or wild animals in traveling performances and exhibitions.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2595 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2596 · The " Responsible Pesticide Use Reduction Recognition Act."

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2622 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2623 · Requires DEP to designate smoke-free sections of State beaches, parks, and forests.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2624 · Increases penalties for violations of certain pet shop laws and regulations.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2628 · Allows industrial hemp farming; establishes industrial hemp license.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2643 · Permits wineries to operate salesrooms in certain municipalities with restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 493 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2645 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2738 · Expands acts of animal cruelty to include theft or release of animal during burglary.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2763 · Enters NJ in Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2338 · Revises "Pet Purchase Protection Act" to establish new requirements for pet dealers and pet shops. *

Sent February 4, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 284 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2358 · Removes monk parakeet from list of potentially dangerous species.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2366 · Establishes animal importer registration, and animal grooming facility and animal training facility licenses; establishes requirements for animal importers, animal grooming facilities, and animal training facilities and penalties for certain violations.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2367 · Requires mental health evaluation for all animal cruelty offenders; designated as "Shyanne's Law."

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2395 · 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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2406 · Establishes forest harvest demonstration program in pinelands area.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2408 · 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 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2426 · Regulates tethering and confinement of, and proper shelter for, dogs.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 123 days

Assembly Bill 2427 · Establishes animal cruelty offenses pertaining to chaining or other restraint of animals.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

Assembly Bill 2454 · Clarifies provisions with regard to pet trusts.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2458 · Authorizes deer hunting with firearm on Sundays on private property.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2459 · Requires DEP to obtain approval from Secretary of Agriculture prior to levying penalties against farmers.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2460 · Establishes certain requirements for trapping of snapping turtles.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 228 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 109 · Increases membership of Fish and Game Council and clarifies it has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 120 days

Assembly Bill 122 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 123 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 320 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 272 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 308 · Prohibits persons convicted of criminal animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises; designated as "Moose's Law."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 113 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 342 · Requires DEP to establish artificial reef plan for commercial and recreational fishing.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 344 · Establishes restrictions and requirements for use of fishing gear and conch, fishing, and lobster pots on artificial reefs.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 427 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 430 · Imposes certain registration and reporting requirements to prevent illegal trade of tigers.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 432 · Prohibits use of snares in trapping of wildlife.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 437 · Revises criteria for determining whether dog is vicious or potentially dangerous.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 446 · Directs DOT, NJTA, and SJTA to permit certain wineries to participate in certain sign programs on freeways, interstate highways, and toll roads.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 505 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 467 · Provides credits against corporation business and gross income taxes for qualified farmers that develop housing for their agricultural workforce.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 561 · Designates Io moth as State Moth.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 696 · Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 320 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 701 · Designates bison as agricultural livestock.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 383 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 704 · Allows commercial farmer to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees of defending against unreasonable complaints under "Right to Farm Act."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 706 · Requires accountability of NJSPCA and county societies for prevention of cruelty to animals to Attorney General and county prosecutors, respectively.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 707 · Changes membership of, and election process for, NJSPCA board of trustees.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 709 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 723 · Provides discounted hunting and trapping license, permit, and stamp fees for senior citizens.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 765 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 772 · Establishes process for recovering cost of caring for domestic companion animals involved in animal cruelty violations.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 320 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 773 · Clarifies that use of propane-powered noise making device is allowed as non-lethal method of wildlife control on farmland.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 236 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 775 · Permits agriculture-related events on preserved farmland.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 784 · Establishes multi-species depredation permit.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 236 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 793 · Requires Dept. of Agriculture and DEP to work with US Army Corps of Engineers to establish joint permit application process for aquaculture projects.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 794 · Requires Dept. of Agriculture and DEP to adopt coordinated permit application and review program for aquaculture projects.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 795 · Appropriates $1.6 million to Dept. of Agriculture for Jersey Fresh program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 805 · Restores State fiscal year 2011 reductions to Garden State Preservation Trust payments in lieu of taxes; appropriates $3,400,000 to DCA.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 830 · Changes title of animal cruelty investigator to "municipal humane law enforcement officer" and defines term in statute.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 832 · Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 914 · Authorizes free fishing licenses for persons with disabilities.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 928 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 939 · Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 36 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 970 · Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 975 · Provides immunity from civil liability for persons performing animal rescue and authorizes formation of emergency animal rescue response units.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 989 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 997 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1069 · Requires DEP to establish "private wildlife habitat certification program"; creates affirmative defense against municipal nuisance ordinances for properties certified under the program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 404 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1176 · Provides for payment to small municipalities, in certain cases, of certain penalty moneys assessed for violations of fish and game laws.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1234 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1278 · Recodifies offenses against animals under State criminal code; increases degree of crime for certain offenses.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1288 · Directs DHSS to adopt regulations prohibiting overcrowding of animals in kennels, pet shops and other retail establishments; establishes penalties.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1291 · Establishes NJ Animal Abuser Registry.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1311 · Clarifies that fishing license is not required to fish at a private community lake.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1351 · Amends law concerning application, sale, and use of fertilizer to exempt organic fertilizer from certain requirements.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 404 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1363 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1364 · Imposes water consumption and diversion user fees to fund open space and farmland preservation projects.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1374 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1377 · Establishes an animal abuser registration system.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1387 · Requires voter registration forms be made available when applying for hunting, fishing, or trapping license.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 113 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1395 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1397 · Prohibits persons violating animal cruelty law from owning, keeping, or harboring animals; requires DHSS establish and maintain website list of such persons.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1406 · Modifies powers and allocation of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1430 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1473 · Clarifies that the domestic pigeon (Rock Pigeon) is not protected by law.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1483 · "Water Supply Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Act."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1499 · Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1505 · Establishes forest stewardship program for State-owned lands.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1564 · 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 27, 2016 · Reported out after 113 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1616 · Authorizes use of tracking dog to search for and recover wild deer during prescribed hunting season.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 687 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1629 · Provides counties and municipalities with additional discretion when leasing public land for agricultural or horticultural use.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1645 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1694 · Establishes fees for daily and annual permits to sell alcoholic beverages at farm markets.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 260 days

Assembly Bill 1696 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 495 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1698 · Establishes certain requirements for a State entity planting vegetation in certain circumstances; provides for preferences for NJ businesses providing such vegetation.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 404 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1711 · Permits construction of natural gas transmission lines on areas of preserved farmland already subject to existing utility easements under certain circumstances.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1717 · Allows for relocation of approved residual dwelling site opportunities on preserved farmland under certain circumstances.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1718 · Clarifies protections and establishes requirements for certain activities and events hosted or conducted by limited brewery licensees on preserved farmland; requires adoption of agricultural management practices therefor.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1739 · Replaces NJ Wine Industry Advisory Council with NJ Wine Board and establishes new duties and authorizes revenue-producing activities.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1745 · 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, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1876 · "Responsible Dog Ownership Act."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1927 · Authorizes immediate euthanasia of impounded stray animals that are injured or ill beyond hope of recovery.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1949 · Permits certain breweries to sell beer at community farm markets.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 260 days

Assembly Bill 1974 · Permits sale of home-baked goods under certain circumstances.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 320 days

Assembly Bill 2041 · Requires court to issue animal protective orders against persons found guilty of abusing animals.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 292 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2046 · "Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2052 · Revises definition of "necessary care" in the State's animal cruelty law to include more specific requirements.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 292 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2091 · Clarifies that piercing or tattooing animals constitutes needless mutilation and animal cruelty.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2095 · Requires posting of signs warning of presence of, and potential danger caused by, duckweed on water bodies in public parks.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 292 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2116 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2171 · Permits wineries to produce hard cider.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2172 · Exempts certain plenary winery licensees from filing requirements imposed on retail sellers of litter-generating products.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 505 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2173 · Establishes "Jersey Canned Goods Program."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2174 · Establishes "Jersey Frozen Foods Program."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2178 · Authorizes State Fish and Game Council to establish number of beaver trapping permits issued annually.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 236 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2216 · Permits construction of electric transmission and distribution lines on certain areas of preserved farmland under certain circumstances.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2252 · Appropriates $1,886,375 from 2009 Historic Preservation Fund to NJ Historic Trust for grant to Proprietary House Association for historic preservation purposes.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2253 · 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, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days