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New Jersey Assembly Bill A5162

New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A5162

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

Establishes spotted lanternfly control grant program in Dept. of Agriculture; appropriates $5 million.

Impact

If enacted, the bill will empower the Division of Plant Industry to create guidelines for municipalities to apply for these grants. The legislation further stipulates that grants will be prioritized for municipalities located in designated quarantine zones that have incurred damages or have witnessed widespread infestations of spotted lanternflies. This targeted approach directly addresses areas in greatest need, effectively providing resources for inspections, exterminations, and remediation efforts, which are crucial for local agricultural health and environmental sustainability.

Summary

Assembly Bill A5162 aims to establish a grant program within the New Jersey Department of Agriculture specifically to manage and control the invasive species, the spotted lanternfly. This bill proposes allocating a total of $5 million from the General Fund to finance grants awarded to municipalities that meet specific criteria related to infestations of the spotted lanternfly. The significance of this bill lies in its focus on supporting municipalities most affected by this pest, which has caused considerable agricultural damage in New Jersey and other states.

Contention

Although the bill may be primarily viewed as beneficial for municipalities combating the spotted lanternfly infestation, there could be potential points of contention surrounding budget allocation and prioritization of funds. Stakeholders might debate whether the $5 million appropriation is sufficient to meet the demands of all affected municipalities or whether the program could lead to inequalities in assistance based on criteria established for grant eligibility. Careful implementation will be essential to ensure that the benefits of the grant program are widely accessible without creating unforeseen disparities among municipalities.

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The program will also require the Division of Plant Industry to not only provide funds but also to disseminate best practices for pest control, including methods through which municipalities can effectively locate, control, and eliminate spotted lanternflies. This approach combines financial support with strategic guidance, aimed at fostering cooperative local efforts to manage this invasive species more effectively.

Latest NJ A5162 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ S3542

Same As Establishes spotted lanternfly control grant program in Dept. of Agriculture; appropriates $5 million.

Previously Filed As

NJ S2042

Establishes spotted lanternfly control grant program in Dept. of Agriculture; appropriates $5 million.

NJ S3542

Establishes spotted lanternfly control grant program in Dept. of Agriculture; appropriates $5 million.

NJ HB06233

An Act Establishing A State-wide Spotted Lanternfly Control Program.

NJ A5072

Establishes bee-friendly habitat pilot program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $1 million.

NJ A1885

Establishes bee-friendly habitat pilot program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $1 million.

NJ A4858

Establishes Senior Citizen Transportation Grant Program in DHS; appropriates $2.5 million for grant program.

NJ A4763

Establishes "Climate-Resilient Crop Grant Program" in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $200,000.

NJ SB1837

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

NJ S3643

Establishes bee-friendly habitat pilot program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $1 million.

NJ HB3867

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

Similar Bills

NJ S3542

Establishes spotted lanternfly control grant program in Dept. of Agriculture; appropriates $5 million.

NJ S2042

Establishes spotted lanternfly control grant program in Dept. of Agriculture; appropriates $5 million.

US SB1837

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

US HB3867

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

CT HB06233

An Act Establishing A State-wide Spotted Lanternfly Control Program.

PA HB611

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

PA HB1552

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

PA SB480

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.