A 4388 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Directs president of Rutgers, The State University to appoint chief viticulturist and chief enologist.

This bill requires Rutgers, The State University to appoint a chief viticulturist to lead grape research and production in New Jersey, and a chief enologist at the Food Innovation Center to assist wineries in improving wine quality and developing new wines. The chief viticulturist will report directly to the university president, while the chief enologist will report to the Food Innovation Center director. The bill takes effect immediately, creating two new roles focused on supporting New Jersey's wine industry through specialized research and technical assistance.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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