SENATE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 2064

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MAY 18, 2026

      The Senate Environment and Energy Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 2064.

      This bill would authorize a soil conservation district to have more than five supervisors.  Under the bill, the State Soil Conservation Committee would be authorized to determine the maximum number of supervisors for each district.  Current law authorizes five supervisors for each district, appointed by the State Soil Conservation Committee.

      This bill was prefiled for introduction in the 2026-2027 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.