New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1517: Establishes NJ Native Seed Commission to develop plan to increase production and use of native seeds in State.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1517 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes NJ Native Seed Commission to develop plan to increase production and use of native seeds in State. Primary sponsor: Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic), Linda Greenstein (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2026): Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (39-0).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Calabrese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Annette Quijano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Linda Greenstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Shirley Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (39-0)
- Substituted for S4636
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (79-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee