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A 4963·NJ·house

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

In CommitteeFiled May 7, 2026
Sponsor: Katz, Andrea
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AAN

May 7, 2026

Summary

The bill lets the Secretary of Agriculture declare a six‑month agricultural emergency and create a sales‑tax holiday for fertilizer sold during that period. It also gives the Secretary authority to set the criteria for an emergency, limit it to specific areas, and end it when conditions improve. The measure is intended to lower fertilizer costs for farmers during crises.

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