New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 317: Authorizes counties to establish mentoring programs for, and resell preserved farmland at reduced price to, and beginning farmers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 317 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes counties to establish mentoring programs for, and resell preserved farmland at reduced price to, and beginning farmers. Primary sponsor: Doug Steinhardt (Republican), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Steinhardt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee