New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

A 4994 — Modifies definition of "aquaculture" throughout State law to include construction of facilities and appurtenant structures.

Last action — R/S REF SEN

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    3 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill modifies the definition of aquaculture to include facility construction.

This bill updates the definition of aquaculture in state law, specifically to encompass the construction of related facilities and structures. This change aims to clarify regulatory frameworks around aquaculture operations.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means that construction related to aquaculture will be subject to the updated regulations under state law.

Summary

Aquaculture-modify definition, include construction of facilities & structures

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 11, 2026
  • Introduced View text html May 08, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 7 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 4:27-3; N.J.S.A. 13:18A-3; N.J.S.A. 23:2B-3; N.J.S.A. 58:1A-3; N.J.S.A. 58:1A-7.2; N.J.S.A. 58:10A-3.

  • N.J.S.A. 4:27-3

    this act not this act this act → P.L.1997, c.236 (C.4:27-1 et al.) P.L.1997, c.236 (C.4:27-1 et al.) P.L.1997, c.236 (C.4:27-1 et al.)

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 13:18A-3

    this act this act this act this act this act this act → P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-1 et seq.) P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-1 et seq.) P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-1 et seq.) P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-1 et seq.) P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-1 et seq.) P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-1 et seq.) same as the term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c.236 (C.4:27-3)

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 23:2B-3

    this act propagation and rearing of aquatic species in controlled or selected environments this act this act → 3. P.L.1979, c.199 (C.23:2B-1 et al.) same as the term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c.236 (C.4:27-3) P.L.1979, c.199 (C.23:2B-1 et al.) P.L.1979, c.199 (C.23:2B-1 et al.)

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 58:1A-3

    same as the term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c.236 (C.4:27-3)

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 58:1A-7.2

    same as the term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c.236 (C.4:27-3)

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 58:10A-3

    this act this act this act this act this act this act → P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.) P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.) P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.) P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.) P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.) P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.) same as the term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c.236 (C.4:27-3)

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 58:10A-7.1

    this act → P.L.1989, c.199 (C.58:10A-7.1) same as the term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1997, c.236 (C.4:27-3)

    amended

Action History

  1. R/S REF SEN

  2. PA

  3. REP 2RA

  4. INT 1RA REF AAN

Sponsors

  • Maureen Rowan · Primary
  • Andrea Katz · Primary
  • Clinton Calabrese · Cosponsor
  • Dawn Fantasia · Cosponsor
  • Victoria A. Flynn · Cosponsor
  • Paul Kanitra · Cosponsor
  • Katie Brennan · Cosponsor
  • Michael Inganamort · Cosponsor
  • Heather Simmons · Cosponsor
  • Alex Sauickie · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (7)

  • Calabrese, Clinton
  • Fantasia, Dawn
  • Flynn, Victoria A.
  • Kanitra, Paul
  • Brennan, Katie
  • Inganamort, Michael
  • Simmons, Heather

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Floor vote

Passed 73 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 51005
Republican 20002
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 73007
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (80)
Member Party Vote
Azzariti Jr., John V. — Yea
Donlon, Margie — Yea
Abdelaziz, Al Democrat Yea
Angelozzi, Anthony Democrat Yea
Bagolie, Rosaura Democrat Yea
Bailey Jr., David Democrat Yea
Bhalla, Ravi S. Democrat Yea
Brennan, Katie Democrat Yea
Calabrese, Clinton Democrat Not Voting
Carter, Linda S. Democrat Yea
Collazos-Gill, Alixon Democrat Yea
Coughlin, Craig J. Democrat Yea
Danielsen, Joe Democrat Yea
DeAngelo, Wayne P. Democrat Not Voting
Drulis, Mitchelle Democrat Yea
Egan, Kevin P. Democrat Not Voting
Freiman, Roy Democrat Yea
Greenwald, Louis D. Democrat Yea
Haider, Shama A. Democrat Yea
Hutchison, Dan Democrat Yea
Kane, Melinda Democrat Yea
Karabinchak, Robert J. Democrat Not Voting
Katz, Andrea Democrat Yea
Kearney, Vincent M. Democrat Yea
Kennedy, James J. Democrat Yea
Lopez, Yvonne Democrat Yea
Macurdy, Andrew Democrat Yea
McCoy, Tennille R. Democrat Yea
Miller, Cody D. Democrat Yea
Moen Jr., William F. Democrat Yea
Morales, Carmen Theresa Democrat Yea
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Onyema, Chigozie U. Democrat Yea
Park, Ellen J. Democrat Yea
Peterpaul Esq., Luanne M. Democrat Yea
Pintor Marin, Eliana Democrat Yea
Quijano, Annette Democrat Yea
Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Ed Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Yea
Rowan, Maureen Democrat Yea
Sampson IV, William B. Democrat Yea
Schaer, Gary S. Democrat Yea
Schnall, Alexander Democrat Yea
Simmons, Heather Democrat Yea
Singh, Balvir Democrat Yea
Spearman, William W. Democrat Yea
Speight, Shanique Democrat Yea
Stanley, Sterley S. Democrat Yea
Stewart, Kenyatta Democrat Yea
Swain, Lisa Democrat Yea
Sweeney, Marisa Democrat Not Voting
Tucker, Cleopatra G. Democrat Yea
Tully, Chris Democrat Yea
Venezia, Michael Democrat Yea
Verrelli, Anthony S. Democrat Yea
Wainstein, Larry Democrat Yea
Walker, Jerry Democrat Yea
Auth, Robert Republican Yea
Barlas, Al Republican Yea
Bergen, Brian Republican Yea
Clifton, Robert D. Republican Yea
DePhillips, Christopher P. Republican Yea
DiMaio, John Republican Yea
Dunn, Aura K. Republican Yea
Fantasia, Dawn Republican Yea
Flynn, Victoria A. Republican Yea
Guardian, Donald A. Republican Yea
Inganamort, Michael Republican Yea
Kanitra, Paul Republican Yea
Kean, Sean T. Republican Yea
McClellan, Antwan L. Republican Not Voting
McGuckin, Gregory P. Republican Yea
Myhre, Gregory E. Republican Yea
Peterson, Erik Republican Yea
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Yea
Sauickie, Alex Republican Yea
Scharfenberger, Gerry Republican Yea
Simonsen, Erik K. Republican Not Voting
Webber, Jay Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 4994 do?
Aquaculture-modify definition, include construction of facilities & structures
Who sponsors A 4994?
A 4994 is sponsored by Rowan, Maureen, Katz, Andrea, Calabrese, Clinton, Fantasia, Dawn, Flynn, Victoria A., Kanitra, Paul, Brennan, Katie, Inganamort, Michael, Simmons, Heather, and Sauickie, Alex (Republican).
What is the current status of A 4994?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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