SR 101 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Declares New Jersey's natural lands essential infrastructure; recognizes need for land conservation.

Senate Resolution 101 declares New Jersey's natural lands, including forests, farms, and wetlands, as essential infrastructure that supports public health, safety, and economic stability. The resolution recognizes the need for strategic land conservation to provide benefits like clean water, flood control, and air quality improvement. It specifically sets a goal for the state to conserve 500,000 acres by 2050 and directs copies of the resolution to the New Jersey State Director of The Nature Conservancy. This bill does not allocate funding or change laws but serves as a formal statement of policy and intent.
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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