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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 840: Revises law establishing individual transferable quota system for menhaden purse seine fishery.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

A 840 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Revises law establishing individual transferable quota system for menhaden purse seine fishery. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Gerry ScharfenbergerPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse13

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source