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NJ S471

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Stack

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maintains the 11-member Fish and Game Council size while restructuring the composition to include animal welfare representation
  • Reduces sportsmen representatives from six seats to three seats, with recommendations still coming from the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs or its successor
  • Adds three new seats for individuals recommended by animal welfare organizations, defined as 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on animal protection, care, humane treatment, or advocacy
  • Retains three farmer representatives (recommended by the State agricultural convention), one Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee chair, and one land-use management expert
  • Requires geographic distribution across three regional groupings of New Jersey counties for farmer, sportsmen, and animal welfare representatives

Legislative Description

Revises Fish and Game Council membership.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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