New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1861: Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1861 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities. Primary sponsor: Jim Kennedy (Democratic), Sterley Stanley (Democratic), Anthony Verrelli (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.228.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Sterley Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Lisa Swain | 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
- Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.228.
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee