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SCR 61

Constitutes special committee of Senate and General Assembly entitled "New Jersey Public Employee Health Care Program Costs Investigation Committee."

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Bramnick and 10 co-sponsors

Overview: SCR 61 is a concurrent resolution that constitutes a special committee of the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly to investigate the costs of the state's public employ

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Bill Summary · SCR 61

Overview: SCR 61 is a concurrent resolution that constitutes a special committee of the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly to investigate the costs of the state's public employee health care program.

Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to establish a bipartisan committee to examine the rising costs of the New Jersey Public Employee Health Care Program and identify potential ways to reduce those costs while maintaining quality coverage for public sector workers.

Key Provisions:
- Creates the "New Jersey Public Employee Health Care Program Costs Investigation Committee"
- Directs the committee to study the factors driving program costs, including utilization, plan design, and administrative expenses
- Requires the committee to make recommendations for cost-saving measures and report its findings to the Legislature

Affected Parties and Impacts: The investigation would primarily impact the state government, public sector employees, and taxpayers who fund the health care program. The committee's recommendations could lead to changes in plan design, provider networks, or other aspects of the program that affect coverage and costs.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: SCR 61 has been introduced in the New Jersey Senate and referred to the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee. If passed by the Legislature, the special committee would be required to complete its investigation and report its findings within a specified timeframe.

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

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