A1872Introduced in the General Assembly
Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.
Introduced by James Kennedy, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage · March 23, 2026
71
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this General Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Simonsen | 1 | Not Voting |
| Antwan McClellan | 1 | Yes |
| Don Guardian | 2 | Yes |
| Maureen Rowan | 2 | Yes |
| David Bailey | 3 | Yes |
| Heather Simmons | 3 | Yes |
| Dan Hutchison | 4 | Yes |
| Cody Miller | 4 | Yes |
| William Spearman | 5 | Yes |
| William Moen | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Passed by the Assembly (71-0-0)
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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