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A 4055

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to prohibit the use or sale of single use plastic straws and beverage stirrers in state parks

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 3 co-sponsors

Bill A 4055 would ban single-use plastic straws and beverage stirrers in New Jersey state parks, enforceable by the OPRHP, affecting visitors, concession operators, and staff.

REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 4055

Summary of New Jersey Assembly Bill A 4055

Overview

  • Bill number: A 4055
  • Title: Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to prohibit the use or sale of single-use plastic straws and beverage stirrers in state parks
  • Status: Referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee
  • Introduced: March 11, 2024
  • Classification: Bill

Note: The provided Version Content appears to describe a different, unrelated bill (The Voter Convenience Act). The summary below focuses on the A 4055 provisions as described in the bill information.

What the bill would do

  • Mandate: The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) would be required to prohibit the use or sale of single-use plastic straws and beverage stirrers within New Jersey state parks.
  • Implementation obligation: The bill would obligate the OPRHP to establish and enforce the ban, including any rules, guidelines, or procedures necessary to carry out the prohibition.
  • Scope: The prohibition would apply specifically to activities and operations within state parks under the agency’s jurisdiction (visitors, concessionaires, and possibly park partners operating within state parks).

Notes:
- Specific exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, effective dates, penalties, and any carve-outs (e.g., for medical needs, emergency scenarios, or non-plastic alternatives) are not stated in the information provided.

Who would be affected

  • State parks visitors and guests
  • Vendors and concession operators operating in state parks
  • State park staff and enforcement personnel
  • Any contractors or organizations providing services within state parks that previously supplied or used single-use plastic straws or stirrers

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Referral: The bill is currently referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee for consideration.
  • Introduction date: March 11, 2024
  • Next steps: If advanced, the committee may hold hearings or votes, after which the bill could move to the full Assembly for consideration. The exact effective date and implementation timeline would be defined in the bill’s text or committee amendments.

Fiscal and administrative considerations (open questions)

  • Potential costs to OPRHP for rulemaking, signage, staff training, and enforcement implementation.
  • Possible need for concessions and vendors to adapt operations and procurement to comply with the ban.
  • Potential environmental benefits from reduced plastic waste in state parks.

Additional notes

  • If you need, I can compare A 4055 to similar plastic straw bans in other jurisdictions or track related amendments and floor actions as they become available.

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

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