New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 4353 — Authorizes Secretary of Agriculture to declare agricultural emergency; establishes sales tax holiday on sale of fertilizer during agricultural emergency.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SEG

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 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

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill allows a sales tax holiday on fertilizer during agricultural emergencies declared by the Secretary of Agriculture.

This legislation enables the Secretary of Agriculture to declare an agricultural emergency. It also establishes a temporary sales tax exemption for fertilizer sold during such emergencies.

What this means for you
  • Workers: {}
  • Families: Families may benefit from lower fertilizer costs if the sales tax is removed during an agricultural emergency.
  • Small Business: If you sell fertilizer, you may experience changes in sales tax during agricultural emergencies.

Summary

Agricultural emergency-authorize Secretary of Agriculture to declare

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 29, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SEG

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4353 do?
Agricultural emergency-authorize Secretary of Agriculture to declare
Who sponsors S 4353?
S 4353 is sponsored by Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat) and Tiver, Latham (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4353?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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