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A 1730

Creates "Census Complete Count Trust Fund" in Department of State for funding efforts to achieve full count of State's population each federal decennial census.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Shama Haider and 4 co-sponsors

Creates a dedicated Census Complete Count Trust Fund with $1,000,000 annual funding to support state, local, and community efforts for a complete New Jersey census count.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · A 1730

Summary: Bill A 1730 (New Jersey) – Census Complete Count Trust Fund

Overview

Bill A 1730 creates a dedicated funding mechanism within the Department of State to support efforts aimed at achieving a complete count of New Jersey’s population in every federal decennial census. It establishes a trust fund and provides a recurring annual appropriation from the State General Fund to support state, local, and community initiatives in the census process.

Primary Purpose and Intent

  • To ensure sustained, targeted funding for activities that promote a full population count in each federal decennial census.
  • To empower the Department of State, with support from the Legislature, to coordinate and fund complete-count efforts at the state, local, and community levels.

Key Provisions

  1. Establishment of the Census Complete Count Trust Fund

    • Created within the Department of State.
    • Name: “Census Complete Count Trust Fund.”

  2. Annual Funding and Investment

    • The fund receives an annual appropriation of $1,000,000 from the State General Fund.
    • Funds may be invested in permitted investments or held in interest-bearing accounts, as selected by the State Treasurer.
    • Interest, earnings, and income from investments must be credited to the fund.

  3. Use of Funds

    • The Department of State may use fund monies to finance state, local, and community efforts to achieve a complete count in the federal decennial census.
    • The Legislature may specify by law the complete-count activities eligible for funding in the lead-up to census day, i.e., in the years and months preceding the census.

  4. Effective Date

    • The act would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Who Is Affected

  • State Level: Department of State administers the fund and allocates resources toward census complete-count activities.
  • Local and Community Partners: Local governments, community organizations, and other entities involved in census outreach and data collection efforts could receive funding to support outreach, education, mobilization, and related activities.
  • State Legislature: Retains authority to define eligible activities for funding through subsequent law.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introductory Status: Introduced January 13, 2026.
  • Committee Referral: Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
  • Effective Date: Immediate upon enactment (if passed).

Potential Impact

  • Provides a stable, dedicated funding stream to support census outreach and data-collection efforts across the state.
  • Encourages coordination among state, local, and community organizations to improve responsiveness and participation in the census.
  • Enables investment of funds to generate income that can further support ongoing or future complete-count activities.
  • Leaves room for the Legislature to specify which activities qualify for funding ahead of census day, tailoring priorities to New Jersey’s demographics and outreach needs.

Notes

  • Specific eligible activities and funding criteria will be defined by subsequent statute or legislative actions establishing the list of complete-count activities.
  • The bill does not specify new taxes or broad programmatic changes beyond establishing the fund and annual appropriation.

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

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