New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 158: Directs Dept. of Agriculture to develop and implement beginning farmer mentoring program in cooperation with certain agricultural and educational organizations and entities; appropriates $5,000,000.*
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 158 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Directs Dept. of Agriculture to develop and implement beginning farmer mentoring program in cooperation with certain agricultural and educational organizations and entities; appropriates $5,000,000.*. Primary sponsor: Andrea Katz (Democratic), Dawn Fantasia (Republican), Mike Inganamort (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 15, 2026): Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Katz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Mike Inganamort | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee