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NJ A 4859

in committee

Specifies that prior SADC approval is not required in order to authorize construction, installation, or operation of biomass, solar, or wind energy generating facilities, structures, or equipment on farmland preservation exception areas.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

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Did NJ A 4859 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 4859 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-04): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

What is NJ A 4859 about?

NJ A 4859 is a bill in the 222 titled “Specifies that prior SADC approval is not required in order to authorize construction, installation, or operation of biomass, solar, or wind energy generating facilities, structures, or equipment on farmland preservation exception areas.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 4859?

Sauickie, Alex is the primary sponsor of NJ A 4859, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Introduced
2026-05-04
Latest action
2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Sauickie, Alexprimary
  • Scharfenberger, Gerrycosponsor

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  1. 2026-05-04

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4859

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