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NJ AR192

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Morales

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to assist the wine and grape industry in increasing local grape production and promoting the use of locally produced fruits in State wines

  • New Jersey has approximately 60 wineries across four designated American Viticultural Areas, generating over $30 million in annual revenue and ranking in the Top 10 nationally for wine production

  • Notes that grape production is not keeping pace with increased wine production demands, and wineries face challenges from pests, disease, weather, and other issues

  • Encourages support for new research to increase grape production and expand locally grown content in New Jersey wines

  • Requests copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of Agriculture

Legislative Description

Urges Department of Agriculture to promote production of grapes and use of locally produced fruits for use in wines made in New Jersey.

2nd Reading in the Assembly

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee5/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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