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S 4082

Designates eggplant as State Crop.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Beach

Designates eggplant as New Jersey’s official State Crop, a symbolic recognition with no new laws, funding, or regulatory changes.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Bill Summary · S 4082

Summary of Bill S 4082 (Session 222) — New Jersey

Title

Designates eggplant as the State Crop.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill designates the eggplant (Solanum melongena) as the official State Crop of New Jersey.
  • This designation is symbolic, aiming to recognize the importance of eggplant in the state’s agriculture, cuisine, and cultural heritage.

Key Provisions

  • Official designation: Eggplant is declared the State Crop of New Jersey.
  • No additional policy mandates: The summary assumes the bill provides the designation without imposing regulatory requirements, funding, or administrative duties beyond the symbolic status. (Note: the text provided does not indicate additional duties or programs.)

Affected Parties

  • State government: The designation creates an official status for eggplant within state symbols.
  • Farmers and agricultural community: Eggplant growers and related agricultural sectors may take pride in and leverage the designation for promotion or educational purposes.
  • General public and consumers: May encounter the designation in state materials or promotional efforts, potentially fostering awareness of local agriculture.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: The bill was introduced in the New Jersey Senate.
  • Action: Referred to the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Jim Beach.
  • Next steps: The committee will review the bill and may hold hearings, amend, or report it to the full Senate. If reported favorably, it would proceed to the Senate floor for a vote, and would then move to the Assembly (if applicable) and onward through the legislative process per New Jersey procedure. Dates beyond the introduction and referral are not provided in the current action history.

Notes

  • The bill’s scope appears limited to a symbolic designation without fiscal impact or regulatory changes, based on the information available.
  • As with all symbolic designations, implementation typically involves designation in state manuals, materials, or educational resources rather than new programs or spending.

If you’d like, I can add context on how other states designate official crops or provide a brief comparison of common outcomes for such symbolic bills.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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