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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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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