New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 498: Provides that lease renewal for farming of farmland is exempt from public bidding requirements if tenant under prior lease has farmed land for at least 10 years.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Plain-language summary

S 498 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that lease renewal for farming of farmland is exempt from public bidding requirements if tenant under prior lease has farmed land for at least 10 years. Primary sponsor: Owen Henry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Owen Henry (Republican).