The resolution addresses the proposed Game Code rules by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that were introduced on April 6, 2026. The Legislature has determined that these rules, particularly those concerning crossbow specifications, are inconsistent with legislative intent. The proposed rules include specific requirements for crossbows, such as a minimum draw length and a maximum draw weight, which the Legislature argues do not align with contemporary industry standards and could render most modern crossbows illegal for hunting. Furthermore, the resolution highlights that the DEP has not provided scientific evidence to support these changes, suggesting that the agency has overstepped its authority.

As a result, the resolution declares the proposed rules inconsistent with legislative intent and mandates that the DEP must amend or withdraw these rules within 30 days of the resolution's transmittal. If the DEP fails to do so, the Legislature reserves the right to invalidate the regulations through another concurrent resolution. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the Governor and the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to ensure proper communication of the Legislature's findings and directives.