New Jersey S4636: Native Seed Commission-establish; develop plan to increase production and use

What the bill says

An Act concerning the production and use of native seeds in the State.

From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:

An Act concerning the production and use of native seeds in the State. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. There is established in the Department of Agriculture the New Jersey Native Seed Commission. The purpose of the commission shall be to develop a plan to: (1) increase the production of native seeds in the State; (2) increase the use of native seeds in public land management, roadside landscaping, reforestation, habitat restoration, and other projects as determined by the commission; and (3) ensure that native seeds are commercially available in the State at a reasonable cost and in adequate supply. b. The commission shall consist of 11 members as follows: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, and the Commissioner of Transportation, who shall serve ex officio, or their respective designees; (2) the following public members, appointed by the Governor: (a) one member representing plant nurseries in the State; (b) one member representing seed suppliers; (c) one member with experience or expertise in public land management and open space preservation; (d) one member with experience or expertise in highway engineering and roadside landscaping; (e) one member of the academic community with expertise in native plants and native seeds; and (f) one member representing an environmental education and …

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Sponsors

• Linda R. Greenstein (D, 14) · primary sponsor
• Shirley K. Turner (D, 15) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 22, 2026: SUB BY A1517 (1R)
2. October 8, 2026: REP 2RS
3. October 1, 2026: INT 1RS REF SEN

Votes

• Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported favorably (October 8, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S4636?

S4636 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Native Seed Commission-establish; develop plan to increase production and use.

What does S4636 do?

In its own words: An Act concerning the production and use of native seeds in the State.

What is the status of S4636?

In committee as of October 22, 2026. Latest action: SUB BY A1517 (1R) (October 22, 2026).

Who sponsored S4636?

Linda R. Greenstein (D, 14), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S4636?

On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4636