Designates salt water taffy as New Jersey State Candy.
This bill designates salt water taffy as New Jersey's official state candy. It does not create new regulations, allocate funding, or affect any individuals or businesses. The legislation simply establishes a symbolic recognition of salt water taffy's historical connection to New Jersey, referencing its origins in Atlantic City and association with shore communities. The designation takes immediate effect upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 11, 2025
Last action Dec 11, 2025
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Dec 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Rumpf
RRepublican
P
Greg Myhre
RRepublican
P
Paul Kanitra
RRepublican
Co
Rob Clifton
RRepublican
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